LexisNexis Case Summaries: Constitutional Law

This updated seventh edition of the popular LexisNexis Case Summaries: Constitutional Law highlights the facts, issue and decision in each case so that the principles can be readily understood and memorised. The cases have been selected to align with current teaching in Constitutional Law. The many important recent decisions added in this edition include:

• Alexander v Minister for Home Affairs (2022) 401 ALR 438

• Benbrika v Minister for Home Affairs [2023] HCA 33

• Brown v Tasmania (2017) 261 CLR 328; 349 ALR 398

• Burns v Corbett (2018) 265 CLR 304; 353 ALR 386

• Re Canavan (2017) 263 CLR 284; 349 ALR 534

• Cunningham v Commonwealth (2016) 259 CLR 536; 335 ALR 363

• Love v Commonwealth (2020) 270 CLR 152; 375 ALR 597

• NZYQ v Minister for Immigration, Citizenship and Multicultural Affairs [2023] HCATrans 149, 150

• Vanderstock v Victoria [2023] HCA 30

An excellent study and revision resource for students, this book is a great quick reference for anyone wanting to understand the case law in this area.

Features

• Structure of the case summaries - catch words, facts, issue and decision - reflects modern case analysis

• Key constitutional law cases in one easy-to-find collection

• Assists the reader with understanding the principles of each case

• Enables easy reference to appropriate cases when answering problem questions

Related Titles

• Harvey et al, LexisNexis Study Guide Constitutional Law, 4th ed, 2023

• Meagher et al, Hanks Australian Constitutional Law: Materials and Commentary, 11th ed, 2021

• Gussen, LexisNexis Questions & Answers: Constitutional Law, 5th ed, 2024