Labour Law and the Constitution

1. Auflage 1998
ISBN: 978-1-86287-308-7
Verlag: Federation Press

Buch, Englisch, 184 Seiten, Format (B × H): 215 mm x 137 mm, Gewicht: 232 g

The 1990s saw Australian Governments go far beyond the traditional industrial relations power to underpin their reforms to the Federal labour regime. The new constitutional basis is fully reflected in this book. Only a quarter focuses on the industrial relations power; the remainder covers the external affairs, corporations, and trade and commerce powers upon which modern legislation relies, as well the constitutional structure within which State and Federal industrial legislation operates. Clearly and concisely written, the book explains the changing mix of powers relied upon and ties contemporary issues to the current law as found in the Workplace Relations Act 1996.

Autoren/Hrsg.

Williams, George

Fachgebiete

• Sozialwissenschaften Politikwissenschaft Politische Systeme Staats- und Regierungsformen, Staatslehre

Inhaltsverzeichnis

Contents The Constitutional Framework The federal system Implied immunities Commonwealth legislative power The separation of powers doctrine Constitutional rights and freedoms The Industrial Relations Power Conciliation and arbitration Expanding jurisdiction Interstateness Paper disputes The industrial relationship Industrial matters The External Affairs Power Relations with other countries Matters external to Australia International law Implementing treaty obligations Implementing treaty recommendations Section 51(xxix) and the Workplace Relations Act 1996 (Cth) The Corporations Power The emergence of a modern approach What are 'foreign', 'trading' and 'financial corporations'? Which activities can be regulated? Regulating the formation of corporations Section 51(xxix) and the Workplace Relations Act 1996 (Cth) The Trade and Commerce Power The meaning of 'trade and commerce' The regulation of production The regulation of intrastate trade Section 51(i) and the Workplace Relations Act 1996 (Cth) A broader interpretation Inconsistency between Commonwealth and State Laws and Awards The operation of Section 109 Section 109 and the Workplace Relations Act 1996 (Cth) Tables of Cases/ Table of Statutes/ Index