4.1.04 High Court case which had an impact on law-making powers

R v Brislan; Ex parte Williams involved Commonwealth power to legislate on which section of the Australian Constitution?

• Section 51(ii): taxation; but so as not to discriminate between States
• Section 51(v): postal, telegraphic, telephonic and other like services
• Section 51(i): trade and commerce with other countries, and among States
• Section 51(ix): quarantine

In R v Brislan; Ex parte Williams, the High Court’s interpretation caused:

• a shift in division of law-making powers from the states to the Commonwealth.
• no effect on law-making powers.
• the territories to have control of wireless technology.
• a shift in division of law-making powers from the Commonwealth to the states.

In passing the Workplace Relations Amendment (WorkChoices) Act 2005 (Cth) which power did the Commonwealth rely on?

• Roads
• Taxation
• Corporations
• Crimes

Which words had to be interpreted in R v Brislan; Ex parte Williams?

• ‘telephones and the Internet’
• ‘wi-fi and cable services’
• ‘other like services’
• ‘copper transmission lines’

Which of the following statements is incorrect?

• The High Court has jurisdiction to decide cases under the Constitution.
• Interpretation of words in the Constitution can affect the powers of the states.
• The Court of Appeal hears cases involving law-making powers in Australia.
• The Full Bench of the High Court has seven judges.