An Australian flag that recognises the First Nations
The “Ugly Duckling” Model for an Australian Republic proposes a unique approach to democratizing the divisible Crowns of Australia, which are presently monarchical and hereditary in nature. Drawing inspiration from the fairy-tale of the same name, this model likens the Crown of Australia to an “Ugly Duckling” – misunderstood and lacking the democratic image they … Read more
Here is a summarized version of the model for a republic, along with the benefits and objections associated with it: Model Summary: Benefits: Objections: Overall:
Here is a summarized version of the path to a republic outlined in the text: In summary, the path to an Australian republic involves consultation, harmonization of terminology, preventing divergence, a Constitutional Convention, testing the election process, using existing platforms for campaigns, formalizing rules, holding a referendum, safeguarding against secession, requesting international changes, and symbolically … Read more
Here’s a summarized version of the proposed model for an Australian republic: In essence, this proposed model outlines the transformation from a constitutional monarchy to a republic by electing an Australian head of state while preserving key aspects of the existing constitutional structure.
A summary of several key ideas related to the Crown of Australia, its constitutional structure, and the challenges in transitioning from a constitutional monarchy to a republic. Here’s a summary of the main points: In essence, the text delves into Australia’s historical ties to the British Crown, the complexities of its unique constitutional monarchy, and … Read more
https://www.crikey.com.au/topic/crosby-textor-the-ultimate-insiders/ Crosby Textor was the early master of smart polling and cut-through political messaging for conservative politics. But 20 years on, the organisation, rebranded as C|T Group, has moved to the very centre of political power while also acting as lobbyists. In a new Crikey series, investigations editor David Hardaker examines C|T’s unique business model … Read more
Referendum (Machinery Provisions) Amendment Bill 2022 https://www.aph.gov.au/Parliamentary_Business/Committees/Joint/Electoral_Matters/ReferendumMachineryBill
https://www.smh.com.au/politics/federal/reconciliation-will-be-damaged-if-voice-fails-burney-20221117-p5bz8i.html …The federal government has committed to holding the referendum during the 2023-24 financial year, with the final date yet to be determined by the cabinet. It has been working closely with a working group of Indigenous leaders who, in a meeting last week, canvassed changes to the Referendum Machinery Provisions Act 1984 which will … Read more
Congratulations to Craig Foster AM for being selected Australian of the Year 2023 for NSW! How timely! Imagine having the Australian of the Year from one state as our head of state who would replace the King/Queen in an Australian constitutional republic. There is still a Governor for NSW. There is still a Governor-General for … Read more
What is the main purpose or justification for having an Australian head of state? It’s interesting that Matt Thistlewaite mentions one of the main roles of an Australian head of state is to defend the Constitution. This can narrow the meaning for the role and also define who could be eligible, the method of selecting … Read more