Constitution​

As a charity, BirdLife Australia’s Constitution is our governing document, which outlines our purpose and how we operate.

Our Principle Objects include:

• to promote public understanding of the ecological, social and economic importance of Australian birds and their habitats
• to monitor and investigate threats to Australian birds and their habitats and to take action to maintain, protect them
• to promote educational programs to engender attitudes sympathetic to the protection and appreciation of Australian birds
• to undertake scientific study and research of Australian birds and their habitats, to facilitate their conservation
• to foster ethical bird observing as a social and individual activity directed to benefit Australian birds

The Constitution can only be amended by a vote of members.