Commonwealth of australia constitution act transcript pdf. The most important is the constitution of the commonwealth of australia, which is referred to as the constitution in the remainder of this article. Be it enacted by the kings most excellent majesty by an,d with the advice and consent of the legislative council and legislative assembly of new south wales in parliament assembled, an bd y the authority of the same, as follows. The act created a federal dominion and defines much of the operation of the government of canada, including its federal structure. Nowra public consultation workshop 19th december 20.
Consolidated with amendments an act for the union of canada, nova scotia, and new brunswick, and the government thereof. The constitution can only be amended through a referendum of nsw voters. Constitution act 1902 nsw s 5 australia act 1986 s 2 cases building construction employees and builders labourers federation of new south wales v minister for industrial relations blf case 1986 7 nswlr 372 union steamship co of australia v king 1988 166 clr 1 durham holdings pty ltd v new south wales 2001 205 clr 399. Western australian legislation constitution act 1889. Grey sought not to prevent the introduction of selfgovernment but to delay it until he had determined both native and land policy. The reprint incorporates all the amendments to the act as at 17 may 2005, as specified in the list of amendments at the end of these notes. The constitution of new south wales provides for the first time a detailed analysis of all the provisions of the constitution act 1902 nsw, including their legislative history and examples of their use.
Responsible minister premier authorisation this version of the legislation is compiled and maintained in a database of legislation by the parliamentary counsels office and published on the nsw legislation website, and is certified as the form of that legislation that is correct under section 45c of the interpretation act 1987. Electorates and elections amendment bill nsw parliamentary papers. The act created a federal dominion and defines much of the operation of the government of canada, including its federal structure, the house of commons, the senate, the justice. This version of the legislation is compiled and maintained in a database of legislation by the parliamentary counsels office and published on the nsw legislation. Authorised by the act parliamentary counselalso accessible at. The security of tenure of australian magistrates melbourne law. Our current constitution is an amended version of the 1971 constitution. Anglican church of australia constitutions act 1902. An act to constitute the commonwealth of australia 1900 ch12. Parliament of canada may legislate for any territory not included in a province. Media related to supreme court of new south wales at wikimedia commons first charter of justice pdf. All quotation marks retained as data all unambiguous endofline hyphens have been removed, and the trailing part of a word has been joined to the preceding line.
Sign manual, to authorize the governor, with the advice of the executive. Constitution act, 1907 annotated wikisource, the free. Constitution act 1902 sect 52 definition and application 52 definition and application 1 in this part. It sets out the broad powers and rules under which the houses of parliament, governor, executive government, judiciary, finances, government agencies and local government can operate. Section a, constitution act 1902 if a member of either house of parliament. Thereas the people of new south wales, victoria, south australia, queensland, and tasmania, humbly relying on the blessing of almighty god, have agreed to unite in one indissoluble federal commonwealth under the crown of the. These developments all combine to require that magistrates. Citing or noting up a specific section or subsection. Parliament, on behalf of the people of new south wales, recognises that aboriginal people, as the traditional custodians and occupants of the land in new south wales. Constitution act 1902 section 2 western sydney university. This act may be cited as the constitution act 1902. Posted in case pages, decided cases tagged constitution act 1902 nsw, election funding, expenditure and disclosures act 1981 nsw, implied freedom of political communication, lange v australian broadcasting corporation 1997 hca 25.
The commonwealth of australia constitution act 1900 uk as a british statute. The state of queensland office of queensland parliamentary counsel 20142020 ver. New south wales constitution act 1902 no 32 status information currency of version historical version for 25 october 2010 to 15 may 2011 generated 18 may 2011 at 09. Constitution act, 1871 wikisource, the free online library. If the present statute has a show table of contents button, you will see that each section and subsection number is displayed with a link offering you convenient citation and noteup tools that are specific to each provision. Constitution act 1852 te ara encyclopedia of new zealand. We would like to show you a description here but the site wont allow us. The constitution act 1902 is the founding document of the state of new south wales, and sets.
The constitution of the commonwealth of australia moore, w harrison, sir 18671935 a digital text sponsored by new south wales centenary of federation committee university of. An act to consolidate the acts relatin tgo the constitution. Have constitution nsw be included in preamble constitution act 1902 nsw sec 2 all other associatedrelevant legislation is consistent with the ach legislation acknowledge of aboriginal ownership of cultural heritage land and water, tangible and intangible not nsw government. New south wales constitution act 1855 constitution, appointment, and powers of the legislative council of the said colony of new south wales shall continue in force until the. Relations minister, john della bosca, introduced legislation into parliament for major changes to.
Constitution act 1902 section 2 in 2010 the nsw parliament gave recognition to the aboriginal people of nsw as the states first people and nations in the following words. This act created the foundation of the executive, legislative and judicial branches of the government of new south wales. An act to constitute the commonwealth of australia. An act to confer a constitution on new south wales, and to grant a civil list to. Commentaries on the constitution of the commonwealth of australia. The nsw constitution is an act of parliament introduced in 1902 after federation, and followed on from several earlier acts. This gave the colony representative government which meant that at least half the legislature. Retiring allowance of any such judge or officer shall merge or be reduced pro.
A constitution is a set of the basic working laws of a. From the annotated constitution of the commonwealth of australia quick and garran. The constitution and the commonwealth electoral act 1918 cea provide. The new south wales constitution act 1902 mentions in parts 2 and 3 the. Her majestys pleasure by commission under her majestys sign manual and the public seal of the state. This gave the colony representative government which meant that at least half the legislature was elected. The table also contains information about any reprint. This work has been reproduced with the kind permission of mrs w. Due to council merger processes, elections for councils subject to. Annexation and further settlement to draft the new zealand constitution act of 1852, which was designed to meet all demands of the settlers. Constitution act 1902 no 32 nsw part 1 preliminary current version valid from 1. The pages of this document are printed with handwritten. A person who, prior to the adoption of this constitution, served in time of war in the army or navy of the united states, of the confederate. Versions of this act includes consolidations, reprints and as passed versions.
An act to constitute the commonwealth of australia 9th july 1900 whereas the people of new south wales, victoria, south australia, queensland, and tasmania, humbly relying on the blessing of almighty god, have agreed to unite in one indissoluble federal commonwealth under the crown of the united kingdom of great britain and ireland, and under the constitution hereby established. Following a finding by the independent commission against corruption that directors and shareholders of cascade coal continue reading. The election process is governed by the parliamentary electorates and elections act 1912 nsw and the constitution act 1902 nsw. Supreme court act 1970 nsw civil procedure act 2005 nsw supreme court our history. The constitution act 1902 is the founding document of the state of new south wales, and sets out many of the basic principles of the government of new south wales. Constitution act 1902 no 32 nsw legislation nsw government. In practice there obviously has to be some merging of functions.
Apr 15, 2015 the high court has decided three related matters each challenging the constitutional validity of sch 6a of the mining act 1992 nsw on various bases. Pdf downloads the commonwealth of australia constitution act 1900 uk the name says it all and this is a copy of the original document bearing the proper seal. Guarantee of rights and freedoms rights and freedoms in canada 1. Western australia wanted as the price for joining the federal. After federation, the constitution of nsw 1902 was enacted, and the sections relating to office of profit were amended several times, in 1933, 1975, 1978, 1980, 1987 and 1988. The constitution of each state of the commonwealth shall, subject to this constitution, continue as at the establishment of the commonwealth, or as at the admission or establishment of the state, as the case may be, until altered in accordance with the constitution of the state. Constitution act, 1982 part i canadian charter of rights and freedoms whereas canada is founded upon principles that recognize the supremacy of god and the rule of law. Relevant provisions of any amending enactments that contain transitional, savings, or application provisions that cannot be compiled in the reprint are also. Text of the constitution of australia as in force today including any amendments within the united kingdom, from legislation. Virginia constitutional convention 19011902 contributed by susan breitzer. New south wales constitution act 1855 uk transcript pdf. Since that time, there have been frequent amendments and six major revisions to the constitution. Dec 18, 20 posted in case pages, decided cases tagged constitution act 1902 nsw, election funding, expenditure and disclosures act 1981 nsw, implied freedom of political communication, lange v australian broadcasting corporation 1997 hca 25.
Report on sections and b of the constitution act 1902. Constitution act 1889 an act to confer a constitution on western australia, and to grant a civil list to her majesty. Jun 04, 2009 virginia signed its first constitution in 1776 upon the signing of the declaration of independence. Parliment of canada may establish new provinces and provide for the constitution, etc.
T hec an di h rt e of r g sf m gu ar n ts rights and freedoms set out in it subject only to such reasonable. An act to constitute the commonwealth of australia 1900 ch12 letters patent 1900 commonwealth. Constitution act 1902 sect 7a referendum for bills with respect to legislative council and certain other matters 7a referendum for bills with respect to legislative council and certain other matters 1 the legislative council shall not be abolished or dissolved, nor shall. It was the second such act, the previous 1846 act not having been fully implemented the act remained in force as part of new zealands constitution until it was repealed by the constitution act 1986. Constitution act 1986 no 114 as at 17 may 2005, public act. The constitution of new south wales parliament of nsw. New south wales consolidated acts search this act constitution act 1902 sect 7a referendum for bills with respect to legislative council and certain other matters 7a referendum for bills with respect to legislative council and certain other matters 1 the legislative council shall not be abolished or dissolved, nor shall.
Virginia signed its first constitution in 1776 upon the signing of the declaration of independence. An act to enable her majesty to assent to a bill, as amended, of the legislature of new south wales, to confer a constitution on new south wales, and to grant a civil list to her majesty. Australias constitution of 1901 with amendments through 1985. Constitution act 1902 sect 7a referendum for bills with. The constitution of the commonwealth of australia moore, w harrison, sir 18671935 a digital text sponsored by new south wales centenary of federation committee university of sydney library sydney 2000. Commentaries on the constitution of the commonwealth of. The high court has decided three related matters each challenging the constitutional validity of sch 6a of the mining act 1992 nsw on various bases. Church of england within the state of new south wales clause 6 page 6 anglican church of australia constitutions act 1902 r2 authorised by the act parliamentary counselalso accessible at. Purposes of the local government act topic recommendation comment 3.
Future changes in the constitution whereas, pursuant to an act of the general assembly of virginia, approved march the fifth, in. Most of greys ideas were incorporated in the new zealand constitution act 1852 passed by the british parliament, and brought into operation during 1853 and 1854. It was the second such act, the previous 1846 act not having been fully implemented. Legislation on the nsw legislation website is usually updated within 3 working days.
It covers the constitution, operation and interaction of the state legislature, executive and judiciary, as well as the relationship between the state and the commonwealth in the federal system. May 17, 2005 this is a reprint of the constitution act 1986. Constitution of virginia 1902 university of richmond. Office and published on the nsw legislation website. The virginia constitutional convention of 19011902 produced the virginia constitution of 1902 and is an important example of postreconstruction efforts to restore white supremacy in the american south by disenfranchising large numbers of blacks and workingclass.