10.5 the division of law making powers

Question 1

Three types

Answer 1

Residual
Exclusive
Concurrent

Question 2

Residual powers

Answer 2

Law making powers that were left with the states. The Commonwealth parliament generally has no authority to make laws in these areas

Question 3

Exclusive powers

Answer 3

Law making powers that are held only by the Commonwealth Parliament, and only that parliaments generally has no authority to make laws in these areas

• defence (the Australian Defence Force including the army, navy and air force)
• currency (printing and coining money)
• customs and border protection (immigration, controls on imports and exports, and border
  security).

Question 4

Concurrent powers

Answer 4

Law making powers that are shared by the Commonwealth and the state parliaments

• taxation – the power to make laws about taxation is given to
  the Commonwealth Parliament but state parliaments can also
  make laws about taxes. Commonwealth taxes include income tax and GST (goods and services
  tax). State taxes include stamp duty and payroll tax
• marriage and divorce – both the Commonwealth Parliament and state parliaments have the
  power to make laws on marriage and divorce
• postal, telegraphic, telephonic and similar services – communication services may be
  legislated on by both the Commonwealth and the state parliaments