CONSTITUTION → recognises → STATES & TERRITORIES
Preserves state constitutional arrangements subject to the federal Constitution; territories differ.
The Constitutiongovernment
State and territory systems
Distinct parliaments, executives and courts operate at state and territory level.
Role, powers and limits
- Role
- Distinct parliaments, executives and courts operate at state and territory level.
- Authority source
- See the linked official guidance for the relevant legal or contractual basis.
- Powers
- No separate powers claim is made for this concept in the initial dataset.
- Limits
- Territories have a different constitutional basis from states; this node groups systems for orientation.
- Oversight
- No separate oversight claim is made for this concept in the initial dataset.
- Review / appeal
- No separate review / appeal claim is made for this concept in the initial dataset.
- Money flows
- Section 96 permits financial assistance to states on terms and conditions; this is not an unrestricted power to direct state governments.
Connected relationships
STATES & TERRITORIES → authorises → LOCAL COUNCILS
Local powers arise within state or territory legal frameworks.
Three levels of governmentSTATES & TERRITORIES → administers → EDUCATION
State and territory systems administer public schooling.
Three levels of governmentPARLIAMENT → funds → STATES & TERRITORIES
Section 96 permits financial assistance to states on terms and conditions; this is not an unrestricted power to direct state governments.
Commonwealth of Australia Constitution ActPrimary and official sources
Three levels of government The ConstitutionLast verified: