[UMA-SR-000000899] ACC 44 Constitutional Commission Papers and Reports

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IdentifierUMA-SR-000000899Extent20 printed booklets and 1 file of research papersScope and ContentThe Constitutional Commission was established by the Australian Government in December 1985 to inquire into and report by 30 June 1988 on revision of the Constitution. Members of the Commission were Sir Maurice Byers, QC (Chairman), the Hon. E.G. Whitlam, QC, Sir Rupert Hamer, the Hon. Mr Justice Toohey, Professor Leslie Zines and Professor Enid Campbell. The Commission was expected to consult widely with the Australian public. Five committees were also appointed to advise the Commission on specific matters. The Commission met for the first time in January 1986 and completed its work during 1988.

The Constitutional Commission was not administratively connected with the ACC Council, but the concerns of the two bodies overlapped and the Commission and its committees referred to ACC debates and reports during their own deliberations. In addition, John Finemore, Executive Director of the ACC Council, maintained an active interest in the Commission's work and provided drafting assistance to the Commission.

This series contains Commission papers and reports collected by John Finemore and kept for reference purposes by the ACC Council Secretariat. It includes printed booklets such as background papers, issues papers and reports, and a selection of typed research papers. It should not be regarded as a complete set.

A file on the Constitutional Commission, including correspondence, press releases, press clippings and Bulletins published by the Commission can be found in the ACC Council series of files (ACC 39).Access StatusOpen for public accessRequest Access to RecordsRequest records from this Series

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Date1986-1988

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[UMA-SR-000000899] ACC 44 Constitutional Commission Papers and Reports