Why does the Australian Constitution need modernising?
The bulk of our Constitution was drafted in the 1890s when Australia was a far-flung and vulnerable British protectorate. Today, in the 21st century our globally connected, modern society deserves a Constitution which reflects our independent sovereignty; which meets internationally recognised standards of best practice; which sets high benchmarks for government; which both strengthens and clarifies the important role that citizens play in the life of the nation and which also mirrors faithfully our modern culture, principles, values and aspirations.
