Constitutional Convention (Australia)
Constitutional Conventions in Australia are significant meetings that have debated the Australian Constitution. The first two gatherings debated Federation and what form of Constitution to adopt, while the following conventions debated amendments to the document.
The drafting committee at the 1897–98 convention – John Downer, Edmund Barton and Richard O'Connor
Constitution of Australia
The Constitution of Australia is the fundamental law that governs the political structure of Australia. It is a written constitution, that establishes the country as a federation under a constitutional monarchy governed with a parliamentary system. Its eight chapters sets down the structure and powers of the three constituent parts of the federal level of government: the Parliament, the executive government and the judicature.
Constitution of Australia
Royal Assent to the Commonwealth of Australia Constitution Act
Photo of the Australia Act 1986 (United Kingdom) document located in Parliament House, Canberra
Chapter III establishes the High Court as Australia's apex court