A short note on the Australian Constitution

On 1st January 1901, the Australian Constitution came into effect by ratification of the previous Act. The Australian Constitution can be described as a specific set of principles according to which the country operates. Now coming to the Federal Council of Australia, it can be said that this is a very unique document. It can be understood as a political phenomenon. As we move forward, we shall focus on both the Australian Constitution as well as the Federal Council of Australia in a comprehensive manner.  

Australian Constitution

For understanding the composition, the functions and the authority of the Parliament of Australia one can seek help from the Australian Constitution.  The detailed function of the High Court of Australia, as well as the executive Government, have been mentioned in this Constitution. The Constitution also helps in setting out the making of laws by both the Australian and State Parliament as well as focuses on how these two share the powers for making laws. Apart from this, the various rights that Australian citizens are entitled to are also stated in the Australian Constitution. However, it should be noted that the details regarding all the rights are not mentioned in the Constitution. For example, the bill of rights is not included in the Constitution. These points helped in understanding the role of the Constitution. Some of its notable characteristics include the 128 sections and eight chapters in which this Constitution is divided. Even though the Constitution focuses on various facets of the Government yet not all are covered. To understand this better, one can learn how there is no mention of the Prime Minister as well as the Cabinet Minister in the Constitution. It can be inferred that just like the British system, here also traditions and customs help in learning about the operation of the Cabinet Minister and the Prime Minister. Further, for making any changes in the Constitution the approval of the people of Australia is required.

Federal Council of Australia 

The Federal Council of Australia can be understood as a political phenomenon that is majorly non-classifiable in nature. It is extraordinarily unique. It was in the year 1885 when the Federal Council of Australia came into being, Further, as we move forward, it was in the year 1900 that it got abolished. If we focus in detail, one can say that it helps in discovering certain relationships, primarily democratic communities’ second chambers. The Federal Council of Australia had a lot of merits. Federalists honoured it thoroughly. It can be said regarding the Federal Council that it was an organ of National life. Thus, with the help of all these points, one can learn a lot about the Federal Council of Australia. 

conclusion

As observed from the above discussion, it can be observed that both the Australian Constitution as well as the Federal Council of Australia are significant topics. It was on 1st January 1901 when the Australian Constitution came into effect and in the year 1885 when the Federal Council of Australia came into being. The significant features of both the Australian Constitution as well as the Federal Council of Australia have been mentioned above. The various notable points that are included in the Constitution as well as certain points which might not be found in the Constitution of Australia have also been discussed above. Thus, it can be concluded that the details regarding both the Australian Constitution and the Federal Council of Australia have been mentioned in a comprehensive manner.