It’s hardly been mentioned to date and there’s still no sign of draft wording for the amendment proposed by the Federal Government to recognise our First Peoples in the Constitution. In Scotland, where only residents can vote, five of six polls are showing that the NO vote on the break-up the 307 year union with the United Kingdom is still ahead (economic issues are weighing heavily) but that the gap is narrowing, noting that there was a good showing in Scotland for Eurosceptic parties at the European elections in May. The referendum is also being closely watched in Northern Ireland because it is expected to have a major impact on the future of the United Kingdom even if it doesn’t succeed. That is also of interest to us! We are also watching for any sign of the Federation being able to work together on the succession law – nothing to see as yet, the only UK realm that has not passed a succession law change, extremely slow progress after a December 2012 start.
For our part, WfaAR fervently hopes to be commenting on something other than the existing Australian monarchy and imperial titles for the rest of the year.
