The Australian Constitution

Constitutionalism provides limits to governments, so that the liberties of the people can be protected. A Constitution defines the limits of power, and the source of authority in government. The Australian Constitution is a set of rules that has stood the test of time, legitimising the authority of the various arms of government, but spreading the power so that they cannot be concentrated in one person, or one particular office.

Articles on Australia's Constitution  (On this site)

• The Australian Constitution   (By John Brett)
• Constitutions
• The writing of the Australian Constitution
• Address to 2001 People's Conference by Richard J. Wood
• Republic? More power for politicians  (A booklet as 11 Web Pages)
• Your Will Be Done  (A booklet as 10 Web Pages)
• Celebrating Federation National Conference 2001
• Conference Address
• Australia Day 1999
• Winning 2001 Essays

Australia's Constitution  (External sites)

• The Australian Constitution (Parliament of Australia)
• Documenting Democracy (National Archives of Australia)
• The Samuel Griffith Society
• Governor General of Australia
• The British Monarchy
• The Prince of Wales