The Australian Constitution and Parliament · Constitutional Foundations

The Role of the High Court

Exploring the High Court of Australia as the final arbiter of constitutional disputes and legal interpretation.

Key Questions

  1. 1What happens when the government and the law are in conflict?
  2. 2How should judges interpret words written over a century ago?
  3. 3What makes a court truly independent from political influence?

ACARA Content Descriptions

AC9C7K01
Year: Year 7
Subject: Civics & Citizenship
Unit: The Australian Constitution and Parliament
Period: Constitutional Foundations

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