Australian Constitution

Can the constitution be easily changed?

Dani - Parkes, NSW

How does the constitution divide powers of the Government and how were the State responsibilities derived?

Ella - Perth, WA

How does the Australian Constitution reflect the values of the Australian people?

Georgie - Caloundra, QLD

Does the Australian Constitution define "marriage" as being between a man and a woman?

Raymond - Claremont, WA

What is the nature of the judicial power in s71 of the Constitution?

Virginia - Campbelltown, NSW

Why are territory voters only counted in the national majority in a referendum?

Abigail - Brisbane, QLD

In respect of section 116 of the Australian Constitution is there now or ever been a definition for the word "Religion"? if so, what is that definition?

Ronald - Sydney, NSW

What does the constitutional law state about the rights of all Australian citizens in regards to receiving phone and internet services to their premises?

Harald - Byron Bay, NSW

If a referendum is held and the result is a tie, does the Governor-General have a casting vote?

Andrew - Somewhere

What are the main features of Australia's system of government that are not mentioned in the Constitution?

Shivakumar - Bundoora, VIC

What are the consequences for people who disobey the rules of the Constitution?

Valentina and Nada - Adelaide, SA

After 1967 the ability to legislate over Aboriginal people became a concurrent power. If the Commonwealth passes a law in this area is it now an exclusive power under s109?

Sarah - Melbourne, Vic

Is the Australian government bound by the constitution to pay each Australian citizen a pension? If so why isn't it being done?

Rosemary - Hallam, VIC

What are some restrictions and prohibitions regarding the constitution and protection of rights?

Parker - Alice Springs, NT

Has the federal Parliament passed the Australian Constitution, or was the British Parliament the only parliament that has passed it?

Brandon - Australia

How does the Commonwealth Constitution create a third level of Government?

Joe - Australia

Who drafted the Australian Constitution

Kirah and Kate - NSW

If the role of Prime Minister, Cabinet and political parties aren't recognised by the Constitution, are these roles recognised in legislative Acts?

Justin - Adelaide, SA

The Constitution is an Act of British Parliament, so when a referendum is successful, does the British Parliament need to be notified?

Jo - Perth, WA

Does Quick and Garran's annotated Constitution have anything to do with the Constitution? Does the government have to refer to it to understand the Constitution?

Jan - the universe

Can any state or territory secede from Australia?

Eric - Perth, WA

What is the role of the High Court in interpreting the Constitution?

Bernard - Speewah, QLD

Are political parties mentioned or written in the Australian Constitution?

Glen - Emu Park, QLD

Does Section 34 (Qualifications of members who are UK and New Zealand citizens) conflict with Section 44 Disqualifications?

Mark - Allenstown, QLD

Can the Australian Government take possession of any land in Australia through compulsory acquisition?

Eugene - St Helena, QLD

What is the reasoning behind the Constitution's drafters decision to not allow money bills to originate from the Senate?

Patrick - Perth, WA

I just wanted to know whether section 128 of the constitution could be used to amend or repeal the first eight clauses of the Constitution?

James - Planet Earth

How does the constitution recognise Indigenous people?

Toby - Canberra, ACT

New Zealand is mentioned in the Australian constitution. Does that mean that New Zealanders have the legal authority to vote?

Harley - Sydney, NSW

Under the Constitution is quarantine an Australian Government power?

Pablo - Spring Hill, QLD

Is the Judiciary part of the process to change the Constitution?

Tisha - Rockhampton - QLD

Is there somewhere that details, for each act the commonwealth parliament passes, which section/s of the constitution authorises that act?

Phillip - Adelaide, SA

Does each state need to abolish its governor in order for Australia to become a republic?

David - Buderim, QLD

Will the Territories ever be part of the State majority in a referendum?

Ellie - Brisbane, QLD

What are the features of a constitutional monarchy?

Luca - Perth, WA