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Yes exactly! EXACTLY! So when I hear"oh, the monarchy represents Britian and our cultural links" - um no, it represents your French, Roman and Germanic past (as Britian was raped and pillaged by those various nationalities, throughout history). The fact is after the Australia Act (1986) there...

I'm sorry, democracy and giving people, not politicans, more power isn't convincing? I guess you are an ACM stooge - I noticed you did not issue a single reply on why the status quo is superior to a rotating Presidency, melding the status quo with Switzerland and San Marino. I also noticed you...

Call it whatever, the reason I support a Republic is to enhance the *quality* of democracy and civil engagement. Symbolism is a secondary issue, albeit important.

Hear hear.

That's true if you want to take a legalistic spin on things (although the idea of a sovereign is taking a hit and Parliament can easily overturn such a thing). The fact is her royal house Sachsen-Coburg und Gotha (modern day Barvaria, rather than Germany). Liz's future descendants shall be...

Protector? Premier-General? Administator-General? Chief-Executive? President of the Commonwealth Republic? We could always create a new word.

I'm also German origin (as the surname suggests) - my point highlights, however, to those that argue how "British" the monarchy is. Frankly, I love the fact the Germans still symbolicaly control Britian - it brings a touch of irony when the British say "they shall never be slaves" and yet they...

Of course I do - but my grandeur is based on almost 1000 years of stability - the Republic of San Marino. Moreover, Switzerland, who has had almost 400 years of stability, is certainly grand - Zurich and Geneva are both ranked 1st and 2nd respectively as having the worlds cleanest and most...

Yes, so the Buckingham Palace PR agency wants to make you think. Believe it or not, one of my best friends is the Archduke of Austria (we go to Oxford together), and trust me, all the European Royals think shes a philistine, ignorant, rude, cold and a pretty nasty person. Indeed, her OWN...

Actually, most Republicans think we should fix up the states (thus a practical change) - also, on an offnote, with Ireland became a Republic its exports tripled; Hong Kong's exchange rate went up and of course, it could mean environmental reform if we had better checks and balances e.g. a...

Re: Should Australia be a Republic. Sorry? Every uniform? We change the uniforms all the time - modifying their ratio and form. And, of course, if its done over a period of 10 years, starting now, it would cost nothing. What about everytime we have to change coins when the monarch dies (Liz...

There is plenty wrong with the current system - start with the states and the fact our government is not accountable enough. Look at Switzerland and citizen initated referenda. We have a 2nd rate democracy - at least in comparison. Also, the GG is a weak check and balance - the GG cannot refer...

It is broken - first, we have a German (Ms Windsor's real name is Saxe Coburg-Gotha) as the Australian Head of State and second our system has weak checks and balances - the GG is the PMs poodle. Just because it ain't broke, doesn't mean it cannot be broken. Third, the current system is too...

Re: Should Australia be a Republic. Although ironically Ian Chappell was the person who made ARM (the Australian Republican Movement). He's a patriot.

Re: Should Australia be a Republic. The fact is costs so much means, firstly, we might as well get it over and done with and secondly, you are creating history, which is priceless. Nevertheless, actually, it can give us a profit, depending on the model. I support the State Governors simply...

Re: Should Australia be a Republic. "We do have an Australian head of state, the governer general." Nope, these precedents prove you wrong: Pochi v Minister for Immigration & Ethnic Affairs [1982] HCA 60 at 9, Re Burgundy Royale Investments Pty Limited v Westpac Banking Corporation...

Re: Should Australia be a Republic. If you want to be a "subject" (as per section 117 of the Constitution), support the monarchy (haha so inferior) - for those who want to be an individual, support a Republic...(the individual, not a philistine on welfare (as the Queen's OWN historian put...

Re: Should Australia be a Republic. And who is to say it will not work better? Hence, why I support the Swiss model :-) Not one crisis in 350 years...

Bump.... p.s. Chris I want your History Extension students Lol. (See link below).

G'day Ladies and Gentlemen. From experience I would say the 2007 question was probably the easiest I've seen in a long time - in fact, I virtually predicted the question word for word. I see that there are many of you out there who are worried or at least uncertain about what History Extension...