About Us
The Australian Constitution
What is the Australian Constitution
The Writers of the Australian Constitution
The Australian Constitution
Origins of the Constitution
Where did the Australian System of Government come from?
Timeline
The Six Principles
Democracy
The Rule of Law
Separation of Powers
Federalism
Nationhood
Rights
The High Court
The First High Court
The Role of the High Court
Democracy – The Right to vote survives incarceration
The Rule of Law - Miners pay rise is unauthorised
The Rule of Law – The government overreached when it banned the Communist Party
The Rule of Law - Even a murderer deserves a fair trial
The Rule of Law - The High Court limits Federal Government spending powers
Separation of powers – Well may we say, “God save the Queen”
Separation of powers – The powers of State Courts
Separation of powers – Parliament cannot make laws to keep evidence from the High Court
Federalism – Engineers Union succeeds in the High Court, expanding Federal power
Nationhood - The Constitution saves the Franklin River
Rights - NSW Government compulsorily acquires wheat during World War I
Rights - High Court overturns 200 years of common law
Resources
Australian Constitution Centre Resources
FAQs
Glossary
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Introduction to the education program
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WHERE DID THE AUSTRALIAN SYSTEM OF GOVERNMENT COME FROM?
THE TIMELINE OF THE DEVELOPMENT OF THE IDEAS INCORPORATED IN THE SIX CONSTITUTIONAL PRINCIPLES
About Us
The Australian Constitution
What is the Australian Constitution
The Writers of the Australian Constitution
The Australian Constitution
Origins of the Constitution
Where did the Australian System of Government come from?
Timeline
The Six Principles
Democracy
The Rule of Law
Separation of Powers
Federalism
Nationhood
Rights
The High Court
The First High Court
The Role of the High Court
Democracy – The Right to vote survives incarceration
The Rule of Law - Miners pay rise is unauthorised
The Rule of Law – The government overreached when it banned the Communist Party
The Rule of Law - Even a murderer deserves a fair trial
The Rule of Law - The High Court limits Federal Government spending powers
Separation of powers – Well may we say, “God save the Queen”
Separation of powers – The powers of State Courts
Separation of powers – Parliament cannot make laws to keep evidence from the High Court
Federalism – Engineers Union succeeds in the High Court, expanding Federal power
Nationhood - The Constitution saves the Franklin River
Rights - NSW Government compulsorily acquires wheat during World War I
Rights - High Court overturns 200 years of common law
Resources
Australian Constitution Centre Resources
FAQs
Glossary
Take the Knowledge Quiz
Introduction to the education program
Lesson Plans
>
Lesson Resources ACHASSK134
Links to other relevant organisations
