LAW

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Law

With reference to the division of powers explain which parliament(s) can legislate on the following subject-matters:

The establishment of an air force base north of Adelaide. The Commonwealth parliament can legislate on this matter as it is the one who has the exclusive power to decide on the defence matters.

An agreement between the Australian and Indonesian governments to work towards preventing “people smuggling” into Australia. The commonwealth parliament has the authority to prevent people from smuggling into Australia; however, it does not possess the power to restrict the states from international trade.

The establishment of health care centres in rural parts of South ...