Constitutional Republicanism
The Constitution is supreme. Institutions must remain stronger than individual leaders, and public authority must be exercised through law.
Institutional meaning
This principle forms part of the permanent doctrine of SPP. Election manifestos may change specific policies, but they may not casually reverse the underlying constitutional and sovereignty commitments of the Party.
Policy test
Proposals should be assessed by their effect on citizen freedom, institutional strength, productive capability, social outcomes and long-term national sovereignty.