The Hon. Murray Gleeson
Former Chief Justice of Australia

The idea of promoting awareness and interest in our Constitution, especially among undergraduate students, is excellent. The Governor-General’s Prize and the conscious promotion in the community - and in particular to universities - of an interest in and understanding of, the Constitution is a very worthy project. I am delighted to participate in it.

The Hon. Sir William Deane
Chairman, CARE Australia and Former Governor-General

The Governor-General’s Prize Programme is an outstanding initiative. It will make a significant contribution to Australia’s awareness and understanding of our Constitution, our system of government and their history and working. By doing that, the Programme will serve the interests of the Australian people generally.  

Louise Hutton
University of Tasmania

I believe this is an exciting and challenging opportunity for undergraduates like me. There is so much to learn about Australia’s Constitution – taking part in the Governor-General’s Prize is a great way to expand your knowledge and express your opinions. 

Marina Rizzo
NSW Crown Solicitor’s Office

Australians want to contribute to our prized democratic country. This requires knowledge about our Constitution. As the daughter of an Italian immigrant family, an active member of my local ALP branch, and a community lawyer, I meet young Australians from a diverse rang of backgrounds. Not all of them know a lot about the Constitution. This initiative will encourage all students to learn more about the Constitution.  

Professor Gabriel Moens
Dean, Murdoch University Law School

Murdoch Law School offers its students an intellectually stimulating educational experience in order to prepare them for the domestic and international practice of law. The Governor-General’s Undergraduate Essay Competition is a worthy challenge for top students wishing to address topical issues of constitutional law or public policy. I was delighted that the first Western Australians to achieve success at the highest level of the competition were Pauline German and Sarah Lealiifano from Murdoch University in 2005