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First Principles of Business Law |
| Government and law in Australia |
| 4. Constitutional law in Australia |
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4.5. Power to govern in the territories |
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Where do the powers to govern the Australian territories come from, and by what authority do they exist? Read the statements below and decide which is the most accurate. Click on the statement you think is correct. |
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(a) Two Australian territories have been given powers of self-government by laws enacted by the Commonwealth (federal) government, but the other territories are governed directly by the Commonwealth government. (b) Two Australian territories have been given powers of self-government by laws enacted by the United Kingdom government, but the other territories are governed directly by the Commonwealth (federal) government. |
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