Is the Australian Constitution in Need of Reform? Persuasive Essay by mandstar87

Is the Australian Constitution in Need of Reform?
An examination of the need for transformation of the Australian Constitution.
# 100815 | 2,173 words | 11 sources | APA | 2006 | AU
Published on Feb 05, 2008 in Law (Constitution) , Political Science (General)


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Description:

This paper argues that the inconsistencies within the Australian Constitution can be most effectively addressed through the process of reform. The paper begins with a discussion of the history and content of the Constitution. It then explains the ambiguities in the application of conventions, and the structure and roles of the Federal Parliament. The writer advocates that Australia's political, economic, cultural and social development need to be reflected in the Australian Constitution. The writer concludes that reforms are needed to bring the Constitution into a modern context, so that it is truly representative of the society that Australia is today.

From the Paper:

"Many have argued that the Australian Constitution no longer performs this function effectively, and for this reason should be reformed. There are many ambiguities and inconsistencies in the role of the Constitution in today's society. These are apparent in the application of conventions, and the structure and roles of the Federal Parliament. The methods available to change the Constitution are limited, comprising mainly of referenda and High Court interpretations. Suggested areas of reform to bring the Constitution into the modern times include the implementation of a 'bill of rights' and a re-writing of the Constitution preamble. It is argued that the inconsistencies within the Australian Constitution can be most effectively addressed through the process of reform."

Sample of Sources Used:

  • Aitken, G. & Orr, R. (2002) Sawer's: The Australian Constitution, Australian Government Solicitor, ACT.
  • Commonwealth of Australia 2002, viewed 1 May 2006, <http://www.aph.gov.au/>.
  • Emy, H.V. & Hughes O.E. (1991) Australian politics: Realities in conflict, 2nd ed., Macmillan Education, South Melbourne.
  • Fenna, A. (2004) Australian public policy, 2nd ed., Pearson Education, Frenchs Forest NSW.
  • Jaensch, D. (1996) The Australian politics guide, Macmillan Education, South Melbourne.

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APA Format

Is the Australian Constitution in Need of Reform? (2008, February 05) Retrieved December 09, 2023, from https://www.academon.com/persuasive-essay/is-the-australian-constitution-in-need-of-reform-100815/

MLA Format

"Is the Australian Constitution in Need of Reform?" 05 February 2008. Web. 09 December. 2023. <https://www.academon.com/persuasive-essay/is-the-australian-constitution-in-need-of-reform-100815/>

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