Core Beliefs
- To oppose the further centralisation of power in Canberra.
- To restore the authority of Parliament as against that of the Executive.
- To defend the independence of the Judiciary.
- To foster and support any reforms of Australia's constitutional arrangements which would help achieve these objectives.
- To promote discussion on constitutional matters to establish a clear position in support of the decentralisation of government power.
- To encourage a wider understanding throughout the community of the Constitution and the nation's achievement under it."
More recently it has criticised the Mabo Decision, supported Australia remaining a constitutional monarchy and opposed an introduction of a Bill of rights.
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