There is a wide range of powers which are incorporated in the Australian constitution; some of them include, exclusive powers, residual powers and also the concurrent powers amongst others. The exclusive powers are the powers that only the federal parliament can exercise them; these powers remain listed and registered in the constitution which includes: the ability to impose excise duties and impose customs which is found in section 90 of the constitution. Also, the state is prohibited from raising military forces or raising naval in section 114.
Exclusive powers also may include, the right to impose levy tariffs on exports and imports, the rate to regulate the trade between other countries and the United States as well as the trade among states; also there is the right to coin money. The right to declare war, maintain and establish a postal system as well as controlling processes concerning immigration.
Concurrent powers are rules which can be exercised by both commonwealths (Federal) government and also by the state concerning taxation, education and health. These powers can be enacted simultaneously about the same territory as well as concerning the same group of citizens. In short, they are held in collectively between state governments and federal but normally operate mutually in an exclusive manner. They include powers to borrow money, collect taxes, charter banks, build public works, establish courts to protect public health and assist industry and agriculture.
On the other hand, any other area that which is not featured in the constitution is usually considered to be contained by the states’ powers to make laws. They are among the powers that were not moved to the commonwealth at the federation and are the residual powers. These remaining powers compose civil law and urban planning.