Publisher's Synopsis
The publication of "Australian Federation" marks the centenary of the real beginning of the official federal movement when representatives from the six colonies met to discuss a possible union.;The centenary provides an opportunity to reflect on the strengths and weaknesses of Australian federalism, to assess Australia's constitutional development and to look to its future direction. "Australian Federation" is a thought-provoking collection of essays by leading constitutional experts, canvassing a wide range of crucial issues.;As Australia approaches its second century of federation, this timely collection will provide fascinating reading for all those concerned for Australia's performance as a federal system.;Gregory Craven is a Senior Lecturer in Law at the University of Melbourne. He is the author of "Secession: the Ultimate State's Right" and he edited "The Convention Debates".
