The attitude of the High Court of Australia to the interpretation of the Constitution has been to expand the power of the Commonwealth Government.

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The High Court of Australia has demonstrated a tendency to interpret the Constitution broadly, which has resulted in an expansion of the powers of the Commonwealth Government. This is evident in cases such as Engineers' Case (1920) and Melbourne Corporation v Commonwealth (1947).

The Attitude of the High Court of Australia to the Interpretation