Sections of the Australian Cx

Section 7

Establishes the Senate, requiring it to be composed of senators directly chosen by the people of each state, serving as a house of review.

Section 24

Establishes the HoR, stipulating that members are to be directly chosen by the people, with representation based on population.

Section 51

Enumerates the legislative powers of the federal Plmt, including areas like trade, taxation, and external affairs.

Section 53

Outlines the powers of the Senate concerning legislation, particularly financial legislation, stating that the Senate may not initiate or amend money bills.

Section 61

Vests the executive power of the CW in the British Monarch (currently King Charles III), exercisable by the GG

Sections 62-64

Detail the GG's role in appointing the Federal Executive Council, ministers, and the PM

Section 68

Designates the GG as the Commander-in-Chief of the armed forces.

Section 28

Allows the GG to dissolve the HoR

Section 57

Provides the mechanism for resolving legislation deadlocks between the two houses through a double dissolution.

Section 71

Vests the judicial power of the CW in the HCA and other federal courts

Section 72

Outlines the appointment, tenure, and removal of federal judges.

Section 73

Grants the HC appellate jurisdiction over federal and state courts.

Section 75

Outlines the original jurisdiction of the HCA in matters such as treaties and disputes in involving the CW.

Section 76

Allows Plmt to grant additional original jurisdiction to the HC in specific areas.

Section 128

Outlines the process by which the Cx may be changed.

Section 52

A section of the Cx that grants the CW exclusive legislative power over specific matters, such as the seat of government.

Section 90

A section of the Cx that grants the CW exclusive power over customs, excise, and bounties.

Section 107

A section of the Cx that states that states retain any powers not transferred to the CW at Federation.

Section 109

A section of the Cx that resolves conflicts between CW and state laws, stating that CW law prevails in cases of inconsistency.

Section 51 (ii)

The part of s51 that grants the CW Plmt the power to make laws regarding taxation.

Section 87

Braddon Clause
A temporary provision in the Cx that required a portion of customs sand excise revenue to be returned to the states for the first 10 years after Federation.

Section 92

A section of the Cx that guarantees that trade, commerce, and intercourse among the states shall be "absolutely free"

Section 96

A section of the Cx that empowers the CW to grant financial assistance to any State on such terms and conditions as the Plmt sees fit.

Section 51 (xxvi)

Prevented the Australian federal Government from making special laws for the Indigenous population

Section 127

NO LONGER EXISTS
It prevented the Indigenous population from being included in the national population count