The People's Guide to the Australian Constitution
Description
A concise and accessible guide to Australia’s Constitution — explaining how it shapes our democracy and why it still matters today. Rosalind Dixon and William Partlett unpack key constitutional moments, debates and reform options, showing how Australians can better understand and participate in the nation’s democratic future.
About the authors:
Rosalind Dixon is Professor of Law at UNSW Sydney and a former assistant professor at the University of Chicago. She is a leading scholar in constitutional democracy and a regular media commentator on legal and political issues.
William Partlett is Associate Professor at Melbourne Law School and Co-Director of its Centre for Comparative Constitutional Studies. He writes widely on constitutional law for both academic and general audiences.
Product details:
Publisher: UNSW Press
Dimensions: 198 × 128 mm
Pages: 144
Format: Hardback
Publication date: March 2026
ISBN: 9781761170515
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