Archive for: Australian head of state

Waiting for Her Majesty to die

Waiting for Her Majesty to die

Tweet It is morbid, irresponsible and disrespectful for Australia’s constitutional future to be resting on whether or not our Head of State succumbs to the inevitable, writes Scott Crawford. Australia is waiting for Queen Elizabeth to die....

 

An Australian Republic: the core reasons

An Australian Republic: the core reasons

Tweet The essential reasons for an Australian Republic are obvious and important, writes managing editor David Donovan. There are many good reasons why Australia should become a republic, but the core ones are obvious and important. Firstly,...

 

No Australians allowed

No Australians allowed

Tweet Not only does the monarchy practice religious discrimination, but every Australian is also excluded from becoming the head of state of this country. Roy McKeen comments. In The Australian letters page today (11 June 2012), Iain Rae said...

 

Australia’s future monarchy: a view from the Republic of France

Australia’s future monarchy: a view from the Republic of France

Tweet How to achieve an Australian head of state, yet still be able to cling to the apron strings of an archaic European dynasty? Alan Austin thinks he may have hit on a solution. by Alan Austin Queen Elizabeth’s 60th jubilee celebrations...

 

Introducing the Crowned Republic Elect model

Introducing the Crowned Republic Elect model

Tweet  Robert Vose explains why he thinks his Copernican model for an Australian Republic would work well in our system. by Robert Vose This article provides some of the reasoning behind my particular model for a Copernican republic...

 

The ARM must relentlessly stir politicians

The ARM must relentlessly stir politicians

TweetTo aid national unity and identity, the Republican Movement must relentlessly stir politicians into calling for a vote on Australia having an Australian as Head of State, says Joseph Cotta. Joseph Cotta with Malcolm Turnbull at an ARM ACT...

 

Future Australian President Competition

Future Australian President Competition

TweetCalling all babies! The Australian Republican Movement (Queensland Branch) is running a competition for future Australian heads of state. IA history editor – and ARM Queensland branch convenor – Dr Glenn Davies reports. In New Zealand...

 

Farcical aquatic ceremonies and the laws of succession

Farcical aquatic ceremonies and the laws of succession

TweetForget the laws of succession, the English (and therefore Australian) monarch has been selected by the ruling elites throughout history, says Rob Coughlan. So, CHOGM has decided to alter the laws governing succession. Of course, the Queen...

 

An Australian Republic: about more than just an Australian head of state

An Australian Republic: about more than just an Australian head of state

Tweet An Australian Republic is about more than just an Australian head of state, says David Donovan and Mike Keating. At its core, about the sovereignty of the Australian people and the nation taking the final step towards full independence...

 

The Queen in Dublin and the Republic of Ireland in the Commonwealth?

The Queen in Dublin and the Republic of Ireland in the Commonwealth?

Tweet With the Queen visiting Dublin and the Republic considering joining the Commonwealth of Nations, is Ireland crossing a threshold? Lewis Holden comments. The Queen is making an historic visit to Ireland this week, the first time a reigning...

 
 
 
 

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