Dilemmas of Federalism and the Dynamics of the Australian Case (联邦制的困境以及澳大利亚联邦制动态)

This paper provides a synoptic account of the distinguishing features and broad tendencies of federal systems in general and the main characteristics and challenges of Australian federalism in particular. In doing so, it canvasses questions of purpose and rationale, constitutional design and evolution as well as fiscal federalism and intergovernmental relations. It highlights the obsolescence of t…