The powers of the governor-general to dissolve the Houses of Parliament

O'Brien, D. P. (Denis Patrick)

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The powers of the governor-general to dissolve the Houses of Parliament

Date

1982-07

Authors

O'Brien, D. P. (Denis Patrick)

Abstract

In this chapter legal matters relating to the Governor-General’s power to dissolve the House of Representatives under section 5 of the Constitution are discussed.