Republic
Royal visits often stimulate discussion about whether (or when) Australia should become a republic. It's time we did.
Interest seems to have waned greatly since the referendum 11 years ago. But that was a flawed proposal that involved undesirable changes to our political system. The current Australian political structure has served us well. It works. There is no reason why we can’t retain it when we become a republic.
Another referendum is needed. Let’s keep things just as they are, but rename the position of Governor-General to President and drop the Queen as our head of state. More fundamental changes can be made separately in later referendums.
Many Australians admire members of the Royal Family, but our affection or respect for them is no reason to retain them as our heads of state. After all, many of us also admire Queen Mary of Denmark—and she’s more Australian than Prince William will ever be.
Interest seems to have waned greatly since the referendum 11 years ago. But that was a flawed proposal that involved undesirable changes to our political system. The current Australian political structure has served us well. It works. There is no reason why we can’t retain it when we become a republic.
Another referendum is needed. Let’s keep things just as they are, but rename the position of Governor-General to President and drop the Queen as our head of state. More fundamental changes can be made separately in later referendums.
Many Australians admire members of the Royal Family, but our affection or respect for them is no reason to retain them as our heads of state. After all, many of us also admire Queen Mary of Denmark—and she’s more Australian than Prince William will ever be.
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