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".

2010 ACM Essay Competition
The 2010 ACM Essay Competition has now closed. Details of the results will be posted here when finalised. Text of 2010 winning essays.

2010 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) “Why did the Australian people develop a Federal Constitution with a division of Power between a Senate and a House of Representatives? Describe the role of the Senate and give recent examples of its activities.” First prize: Adam Little (Centenary Heights SHS) Second prize: Hannah Mathewson (Centenary Heights SHS) Finalists: Shelby Battaglene (Christian Outreach College), Ruth Macartney (Toowoomba Christian College), Marcus Oborn (Harristown SHS) Division 2 winner (11 - 14 years) “Prince William and Prince Harry are promoting many projects, including some for the disadvantaged and for the environment. Describe the projects you like best and others that you would recommend for the Princes' involvement.” First prize: Caitlin Sorour (Fairholme College) Second prize: Shari Collingwood (Highfields State School) Finalists: Riley de Jong (Mater Dei Primary School), Sarah Hukkinen, Hannah Nugent & Jessica Stewart (All Fairholme College)	Winning entrants in the 2010 Essay Competition at the Mayoral reception With (L to R) Cr Paul Antonio (Toowoomba Regional Council), Cr Peter Taylor (Mayor, Toowoomba Regional Council) and John Brett (President, Toowoomba Branch, ACM).
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