Women for an Australian Republic was represented at a meeting of all republican groups. WfaAR identified its priorities as passion for the campaign; action at grass roots level not just lobbying directed at politicians; working together on the hard issues…
ARM National Director, Allison Henry, was invited to be one of two young women working in the political sphere, who spoke in Old Parliament House Canberra to celebrate the 30th anniversary of International Women’s Year in 1975.
Prominent New Zealanders, among them former Governor-General Dame Cath Tizzard, call for a new flag to distinguish it from the Australian flag. Prime Minister Helen Clark went further saying that she would like the Union Jack to be removed. NZFlag…
Pam Casellas writing in The West Australian reports that the Governor-elect is urging Western Australians to engage in constructive debate about Australia becoming a republic. His pre-decessor had similar views. This is encouraging news from the West: WA voted strongly…
Practical steps towards severing ties with the British monarchy quietly continue to be implemented. Last year, the NSW Branch of the Country Women’s Association voted to stop singing God Save the Queen at meetings, the National Song Poll (plebiscite) having…
That tireless republican, Senator Amanda Vanstone, renews her call for an Australian Republic albeit one that entails minimal changes to the Constitution to install an Australian head of state. Senator Vanstone, a senior Minister in the Howard Government, cautioned republicans…
The official visit of Crown Princess Mary of Denmark and her husband to Australia winds up. The 33 year old Hobart-born royal was a huge hit with crowds of women who turned out to greet and see her in a…
Allison Henry, National Director of the ARM, speaks at The Sydney Institute about Prince Charles’ visit. She contends that Charles knows and has known for some time that Australia’s “borrowed monarchy” has worn out its welcome, referring to remarks that…
Nicola Roxon, Labor Shadow Attorney-General, writes about Charles as a relic of another era and claims that his visit was completely overshadowed by that of the future Queen of Denmark in a feature article in The Australian. She says that…
Nicola Roxon, Labor Shadow Attorney-General, writes about Charles as a relic of another era and claims that his visit was completely overshadowed by that of the future Queen of Denmark in a feature article in The Australian. She says that…
