National Schools Constitutional Convention

Date: Tuesday 25 - Thursday 27 March 2025
Location: Canberra

The National Schools Constitutional Convention (NSCC) is one of the major components of the Australian Government Civics and Citizenship Education (CCE) program.  The NSCC is an annual peak event exploring the Australian Constitution for senior school students in Years 11 and 12.  A total of 120 students will be selected nation-wide each year to attend.  

The program is funded by the Australian Government Department of Education (DOE), coordinated by National Curriculum Services (NCS) and supported by the education departments from all states and territories. Costs associated with flights, accommodation and catering are covered by the DOE.  

Supervisors of students are selected by each state and territory education departments in accordance with their respective school excursion policies. These supervisors will assume full responsibility for the welfare and supervision of students from their state or territory during travel, accommodation, and all scheduled activities, in line with the applicable school excursion policies of their jurisdiction. All accompanying supervisors are registered teachers and/or possess valid working with children checks (or equivalent).

This year marks the 30th National Schools Constitutional Convention (NSCC) and will be held on Tuesday 25 – Thursday 27 March 2025 in Canberra (24 & 28 March may be used as travel days for regional students).

Topic: Revisiting Sections 51ii and 90 to Reimagine Australia’s Fiscal Federalism - Does the Constitution allow us to maintain national priorities while embracing new regional economic possibilities? 

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Any enquries, please email registrations@ncsonline.com.au or call NCS on (03) 9415 1299.

The Australian Government Department of Education funds this program.