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Published
University Of Nsw, September 2004
ISBN
9780868404394
Format
Softcover, 256 pages
Dimensions
21.3cm × 13.7cm

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Describes the bitter power struggles of the Australian constitution's forging, and paints the founding fathers as implausible heroes who managed a profound historical achievement. It talks about parliaments, courts, judges and ministers not just as colourless instruments of the Constitution, but as the walking wounded of political psychology; and it sheds light on today's great constitutional controversies: Do we need a Bill of Rights?

Can federalism work? How can parliament work better? Can we ever be a republic?

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