Our Constitution

The Constitution of the Australian Liberal Students’ Federation (ALSF) is the foundational governing document of the Federation. It serves as the Federation’s formal rulebook—establishing its purpose, defining its structure, and prescribing the powers, responsibilities and conduct of its officers, members, and affiliated Clubs.

Adopted by Federal Council and most recently amended on 13 July 2025, the Constitution is comprised of seventeen Parts and is supplemented by a series of binding Regulations. Together, they outline the processes for membership accreditation, the convening of Federal Council, the conduct of elections, the passage of policy, the management of finances, and the resolution of internal disputes. These rules ensure transparency, consistency, and accountability within the ALSF’s national operations.

The Constitution is a living document. It has evolved through successive amendments ratified by the Federation’s affiliated Clubs and Federal Council, reflecting the Federation’s ongoing commitment to robust democratic practice, organisational clarity, and the advancement of Liberal values across Australia's universities.

Members, delegates, and affiliated Clubs are expected to familiarise themselves with the Constitution and abide by its provisions. Amendments may only be made through a two-stage process: by a two-thirds majority vote at Federal Council, and subsequent ratification by a three-quarters majority of accredited Clubs.