the move to a republic loses political momentum with the return of a Liberal-National Party Government in federal election (but see also item on the Corowa Conference 1 December)
Women Into Politics and Women’s Electoral Lobby discussion paper prepared ahead of the Corowa People’s Conference about selecting a Head of State. The paper concentrates on the involvement of women in the process and ensuring that there is gender equity…
ARM releases discussion paper on six models for Head of State. This is a short and informative read but doesn’t contain any specific provisions to ensure equality of representation or in the selection processes for the President. There is a…
Margaret Kelly writes about the unique position of Prince Charles in Australia, “Whose law appoints Queen’s successor” (The Australian)
Women were again successful with increased numbers in the two-yearly elections for the 12 member Australian Republican Movement Branch committees in each State and Territory: NSW (7); Vic (3); Qld (3); SA (3); WA (4); Tas (4) NT (4); ACT…
Helen Irving writing in The Australian says that the constitutional debate must go back to the basics.
Australians are reported as being more passionate about the republic with strong feelings for or against reaching the highest level on record (article by Dennis Shanahan in The Australian
Moves are afoot in Western Australia for State MPs and local government councillors to swear allegiance to the State and to the country. The State Attorney-General has foreshadowed legislation next year to remove outdated references to the Queen. Local government…
Cubs and scouts have been given the option to promise allegiance and duty to Australia or to the Queen of Australia. After years of promising to do their duty to the Queen, the scouting hierarchy has recognised the changing relevance…
At Parliament House in Canberra, the national launch of the Women’s Charter for Political Reform by Sydney organisation, Women into Politics. The Charter proposes People’s Conventions as a means of fostering greater public participation in democracy and public policy making….
