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Bills

Constitution Alteration (Establishment of Republic) 1999
A proposed law to alter the Constitution to establish the Commonwealth of Australia as a republic with the Queen and Governor-General being replaced by a President appointed by a two-thirds majority of the members of the Commonwealth Parliament.

  • Bill - Word or PDF format.
  • Revised explanatory memorandum - Word or PDF format.
  • Senate supplementary explanatory memorandum - Word or PDF format.

Constitution Alteration (Preamble) 1999
A Bill for an Act to alter the Constitution to insert a preamble.

  • Bill - Word or PDF format.
  • Explanatory memorandum - Word or PDF format.
Presidential Nominations Committee Bill 1999
A Bill for an Act to establish a Committee to invite and consider nominations for appointment as President of the Commonwealth of Australia, and for related purposes.

  • Bill - Word or PDF format.
  • Explanatory memorandum - Word or PDF format.

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