The Australian Constitution

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Statements (59)
Predicate Object
gptkbp:instance_of gptkb:Constitution
gptkbp:amended_by gptkb:referendum
gptkbp:consists_of 8 chapters
128 sections
gptkbp:drafted_by the Constitutional Conventions
gptkbp:enacted_by gptkb:the_British_Parliament
gptkbp:establishes gptkb:the_Commonwealth_of_Australia
gptkb:the_Parliament_of_Australia
the system of federalism
gptkbp:historical_interpretation the High Court
https://www.w3.org/2000/01/rdf-schema#label The Australian Constitution
gptkbp:includes gptkb:the_House_of_Representatives
gptkb:the_High_Court_of_Australia
the Senate
gptkbp:includes_provisions_for gptkb:immigration
defense
trade and commerce
judicial power
the appointment of judges
gptkbp:is_a_document_that has been amended multiple times
defines the powers of government
outlines the structure of government
has influenced other constitutions
is often reviewed by legal scholars
is referenced in international law discussions
can evolve over time
provides for the protection of property rights
outlines the responsibilities of citizens
provides for the establishment of the Council of the Australian Federation
establishes the framework for elections
is divided into sections
is foundational to democracy in Australia
outlines the process for creating new states
reflects the values of Australian society
provides for the establishment of the Commonwealth Public Service
gptkbp:is_a_foundational_legal_document_for gptkb:Australia
gptkbp:is_a_framework_for government operations
gptkbp:is_a_source_of Australian law
gptkbp:is_a_subject_of constitutional law studies
gptkbp:is_adopted_by 1 January 1901
gptkbp:is_cited_in gptkb:legal_case
gptkbp:is_referenced_in gptkb:political_debates
the Australian legal system
gptkbp:is_subject_to the rule of law
gptkbp:is_taught_in Australian schools
gptkbp:key Australian history
gptkbp:legal_principle gptkb:Australia
gptkbp:product gptkb:Federation
gptkbp:provides the separation of powers
the rights of the states
the executive government
the appointment of the Governor-General
the taxation powers of the Commonwealth
the establishment of the Australian Capital Territory
gptkbp:recognizes the states of Australia
gptkbp:was_a_result_of negotiations between colonies
gptkbp:was_influenced_by the British Constitution
gptkbp:bfsParent gptkb:Sir_Zelman_Cowen
gptkbp:bfsLayer 5