Last Change:

05/07/2025

Commonwealth of Australia Constitution Act as amended to 1977

Year: 1900

Type: Domestic law

Rights Category: Asylum, Education, Freedom of movement, Health, Housing, land & property, Liberty & security of person, Nationality & facilitated naturalization, Social protection, Work & Workplace rights, Family life, Documentation

Link to external source: https://www.refworld.org/legal/legislation/natlegbod/1900/en/58374
Description

The Commonwealth of Australia Constitution Act is the founding legal document of Australia. This constitution established Australia as a federation and outlines the structure of the government, including the powers of the Federal Parliament, the Senate, and the House of Representatives. It also details the relationship between the federal government and the states. 

Selected provisions
Commonwealth of Australia Constitution Act - Generic

Commonwealth of Australia Constitution Act - Generic