The Centralisation of Judicial Power within the Australian Federal System

Federal Law Review (FLR). Volume 42(2), 2014

ANU College of Law Research Paper No. 14-45

33 Pages Posted: 8 Jan 2015 Last revised: 6 Feb 2015

Date Written: January 7, 2015

Abstract

This article considers the patterns of centralisation within the federal judicial system. While centralisation of legislative, executive and fiscal power within the federal system has been well documented, the architecture of judicial federalism has been the subject of less attention. The article, first, seeks to show that principles derived from Chapter III of the Constitution have, on the whole, exhibited broadly similar centralising characteristics and exerted centralising effects, and, secondly, offers explanations for this centralisation.

Keywords: Constitutional law, federalism, judicial power, judicial federalism, separation of powers

Suggested Citation

Stellios, James, The Centralisation of Judicial Power within the Australian Federal System (January 7, 2015). Federal Law Review (FLR). Volume 42(2), 2014, ANU College of Law Research Paper No. 14-45, Available at SSRN: https://ssrn.com/abstract=2546211

James Stellios (Contact Author)

ANU College of Law ( email )

Canberra, Australian Capital Territory 0200
Australia

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