The Prime Minister expanded on views about Australia becoming a republic in an interview with four journalists in Melbourne. There were two new lowlights: firstly that she sees herself as a participant in a future debate about the republic rather than a leader. Secondly, she states clearly that she does not support direct election of the President, even though it is supported by the people, because it “would be too much of a distortion to our current system of government.” The PM is stuck in 1999 – time to move forward Julia.
Woman for an Australian Republic, Adelaide Ironside, republican poet and artist 1831-1867
Self portrait 1855, Newcastle Art Gallery NSW
