The Governor General is embroiled in further controversy about his actions as a former archbishop of the Anglican church (see News Update of 28 February 2002 below). This again highlights issues around the method of appointing the Queen’s representative in Australia (appointed solely on the recommendation of the Prime Minister). With renewed calls for Dr Hollingworth’s resignation, public comment has focussed on the need for the office of Governor-General to remain clear of uncertainty about the occupant and for the job to be more accountable to the Australian people.
Woman for an Australian Republic, Adelaide Ironside, republican poet and artist 1831-1867
Self portrait 1855, Newcastle Art Gallery NSW
