Senator Lyn Allison, leader of the Democrats, speaks in favour of the Republic in response to the Newspoll results published on Australia Day. Kim Beazley replaces Mark Latham as Leader of the Opposition and publicly states his continuing support for…
A Newspoll published in The Australian asked people if they were in favour of Australia becoming a republic. 40 percent of women were either strongly or partly in favour with 38 percent against and 22 percent uncommitted (this compares with…
Australian newspapers reported that letters of credential and recall for Canadian ambassadors would be addressed to and approved by the Governor General, Hong Kong-born Adrienne Clark, rather than to Queen Elizabeth II who is also Queen of Canada. One of…
Celebrations for the 150th anniversary of the Eureka Stockade again focus attention on the Republic and the lingering impact of British colonization. Christine Shaw of Woronora NSW put forward her views on the outdated design of the Australian flag: “When…
Can a monarchy be modern? Recent utterances by Prince Charles, who will be Australia’s next head of state under the current arrangements, bring a new round of questioning about the relevance of monarchy to contemporary government. Joan Smith writing in…
State Premier, Paul Lennon (Labor), announces the new Governor of Tasmania following the resignation of controversial republican, Richard Butler. There was consultation with the leaders of the Opposition Liberal and Greens parties before the appointment was recommended to the Queen,…
Senator Natasha Stott Despoja (SA) speaks in The Senate about the recommendations of “The road to a republic”, the findings of the Senate Inquiry into the Republic. Her remarks can be found at www.aph.gov.au, Senate Hansard for 18 November, pages 140…
“I believe we must prioritise reconciliation with our Indigenous community, embrace the diversity of our multicultural society and place confidence in our nation to be a strong and independent republic” – first speech made by new Labor member for Adelaide,…
Prime Minister Helen Clark announces a constitutional stocktake in New Zealand. There are two very good background papers about the reasons for the review including issues such as the British monarch as NZ’s head of state, appointment of the Governor…
The fifth anniversary of the Republic referendum – and so republicans move on, prepared for success and still passionate to achieve an Australian Republic with an Australian President.
