Sawer’s The Australian Constitution 3rd Edition

This new edition of Geoffrey Sawer’s highly regarded work on the Constitution has been prepared for publication by Australian Government Solicitor senior lawyers Guy Aitken and Robert Orr QC. The book provides a broad and fascinating overview of the genesis of our Constitution, of how it has developed throughout the twentieth century, and of how it works today.

The book is designed to be a complete introduction to Australia's Constitution. It has maintained the lively spirit of earlier editions, and remains an accessible, general guide for students, citizens and others interested in learning about the foundations of the Australian system of government. It clearly draws together legal and historical themes, and importantly focuses on how the Constitution in practice impacts on the workings of the Australian political system and the Australian people. Commentary on current issues that have recently been subject to much debate, such as freedom of speech, constitutional change and native title, has been included.

The full text of the Constitution and related major constitutional materials are also reproduced. A comprehensive index has been prepared by the authors and includes references to the commentary, sections of the Constitution and the other foundational documents.

It is available through CanPrint Information Services, PO Box 7456 Canberra M.C. ACT 2610 T 1300 889 873 | F (02) 6293 8333 | E sales@infoservices.com.au and also University Co-op Bookshops.

Recommended retail price:

Soft cover $39.95 ISBN 0646 38654 9

Hard cover $59.95 ISBN 0646 41793 2