Welcome to the OurConstitution.org web site.

The Australian Constitution has given the Australian people a Christian Constitutional Monarchy. Queen Elizabeth II is the Sovereign of Australia, but the Australian Constitution delegates all of the Monarch's power to the Governor General, who is the practical Head of State of the Commonwealth of Australia.

Some people are working to change Australia's political system to a Secular Republic, with a President as the Head of State. The present Australian system of Westminister style of government, through the reserve powers of the Sovereign, as exercised by the Governor General, ensures that there is no concentration of power in one person or institution, as is the case in most of the Republics around the world.

This site has been prepared by members of the community. We are concerned that Australians are being encouraged to change our Constitution without really knowing what we are changing from. We are also concerned that many do not understand the implications of such proposals as a presidential system of government without a Governor General and without a Sovereign as Queen of Australia.

The Constitution belongs to the People of Australia, not the politicians. Australia was the first country to choose its Constitution by free, uncoerced and peaceful means. It has enabled Australians, for over 100 years, to enjoy a continuous period of liberty envied the world over. It contains guarantees, checks and balances that ensure all Australians are given a "fair go".

2012 ACM Essay Competition
The 2012 ACM Essay Competition details will be posted here in February.

2011 Toowoomba Regional Constitutional Essay Competition
Each year a competition, open to school students in the Darling Downs region, is conducted by Australians for Constitutional Monarchy - Toowoomba Branch. Prizes include $500 for the winner of the Senior section, and $250 for the Junior section. Students may be recognised in other ways. Division 1 winner (15 - 18 years) “What do you understand by the Rule of Law? Explain with examples its effectiveness in areas such as sport, crime and government.” First prize: Hannah Mathewson Second prize: Daniel Stranger Highly commended: Adam Little (All 3 from Centenary Heights SHS) Finalists: Shelby Battaglene (Christian Outreach College), Amber Bitzer (Fairholme College), Lauren Greendyke (St Saviour's College) and Talei McGuire-Schull (Toowoomba S.H.S.) Division 2 winner (11 - 14 years) “How have members of the Royal Family served in the Armed Forces? How do you think that experience has helped them in their roles?” First prize: Hannah Solomon (Christian Outreach College) Second prize: James Scott (Mater Dei Primary School) Finalists: Kezaiah Canda (Our Lady of Lourdes School), Riley de Jong (Toowoomba Grammar School), Ethnee Furness (Christian Outreach College), Georgia Hayward (Fairholme College) and Caitlin Van Der Vyver (Fairholme College)	Winning entrants in the 2011 Essay Competition at the Mayoral reception With (L to R) Dr John Standley (Secretary, ACM), Cr Peter Taylor (Mayor, Toowoomba Regional Council), John Brett (President, Toowoomba Branch, ACM) and the Hon. Mike Horan (State Member for Toowoomba South).
Text of winning essays: 2011 | 2010 | 2009 | 2008 | 2007 | 2006 | 2005 | 2004 | 2003 | 2002 | 2001