With King Charles III ascending to the throne, do you support Australia and/or New Zealand to transition to a republic? (elementary school, retirement)
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I doubt if this will be a subject raised in the near future. I suppose if a deterrence from some political reality was raised, such a ploy, such a referendum could be raised again to focus people's minds on something else? Not sure it would really have the desired result though. Not considering the numerous issues facing this nation and lack of interest or activity in bringing about change.
I doubt if this will be a subject raised in the near future. I suppose if a deterrence from some political reality was raised, such a ploy, such a referendum could be raised again to focus people's minds on something else? Not sure it would really have the desired result though. Not considering the numerous issues facing this nation and lack of interest or activity in bringing about change.
I’d probably give it at least another decade now.
But Charles is not a young man either.
If and when the reigns are passed onto William and Kate, then they’re probably safe for a long time.
I’m a Republican, but I’m also a realist.
I’d probably give it at least another decade now.
But Charles is not a young man either.
If and when the reigns are passed onto William and Kate, then they’re probably safe for a long time.
I’m a Republican, but I’m also a realist.
Charles is 75 and in good health. His father lived to 99 and his mother to 96, one grandmother to 102.
So it is more likely than not that he will be King for another twenty years.
I am also a Republican and a realist and I expect it will more than decade before any government runs another referendum on the issue. They know referendums almost always fail.
Charles is 75 and in good health. His father lived to 99 and his mother to 96, one grandmother to 102.
So it is more likely than not that he will be King for another twenty years.
I am also a Republican and a realist and I expect it will more than decade before any government runs another referendum on the issue. They know referendums almost always fail.
What kind of republic do you want Australia to be? Like the US or a Parliamentary Republic?
I always thought it was one or the other, but apparently Parliamentary Republics exist. Always learning
What kind of republic do you want Australia to be? Like the US or a Parliamentary Republic?
I always thought it was one or the other, but apparently Parliamentary Republics exist. Always learning
Far better leave things as are. I voted to become a Republic first time around but would require a lot of reassurance with regards to the safe guards in place around undue government influence and dare I say corruption to change anything.
I'm also in favour of both Autsralia and Canada becoming republics. I view monarchies as a relic of the past.
The problem is convincing people that such a referendum has any value. At the end of the day, switching to a republic would cost a fair amount of money. Not just in terms of the referendum, but also all the administrative changes that would come as a result of it. In Australia's case in particular, that would also involve a new flag.
I'm also in favour of both Autsralia and Canada becoming republics. I view monarchies as a relic of the past.
The problem is convincing people that such a referendum has any value. At the end of the day, switching to a republic would cost a fair amount of money. Not just in terms of the referendum, but also all the administrative changes that would come as a result of it. In Australia's case in particular, that would also involve a new flag.
Agreed, and a new flag will be a real can of worms.
A friend who is an accountant opposes the change for no other reason than the cost involved. He would not be the only one.
I'm also in favour of both Autsralia and Canada becoming republics. I view monarchies as a relic of the past.
The problem is convincing people that such a referendum has any value. At the end of the day, switching to a republic would cost a fair amount of money. Not just in terms of the referendum, but also all the administrative changes that would come as a result of it. In Australia's case in particular, that would also involve a new flag.
It's only a matter of time. There will be a day that future Australians will look back at the current flag as the last relic of it's Colonial past. Such people will be living in an Australia that plays a more significant role in the world than it's old Colonial master. This is just how nations develop their own unique identity overtime
It's only a matter of time. There will be a day that future Australians will look back at the current flag as the last relic of it's Colonial past. Such people will be living in an Australia that plays a more significant role in the world than it's old Colonial master. This is just how nations develop their own unique identity overtime
Perhaps. There was a time when I thought changing the flag a good idea. Still do, just think far more important things need to be addressed . Colonial master? Mostly symbolic in influence. I'd far prefer a British influence than say Chinese . The USA replaced United Kingdom in real influence over policy post World War 2. China does through their massive economic clout. I don't see any unique identity coming out of that. One just has to cast a glance towards Laos or Cambodia, (even if slightly extreme examples) as to outcomes with undue Chinese influence over economies.
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