Running it up the flagpole. Illustration by Andrew Dyson. Read the letters to the editor here:
, 11/9). All societies have their own version of jobs for the boys, the greasy pole and the wood pile.
But to see the new monarch proclaimed in pompous ceremonies as “King of Australia” and to see our members of parliament swear allegiance and obedience to him jars with me. That is not democracy and that is not who we are.
That is, until the Coalition’s goose was cooked at the last federal election. The Albanese government has since been put on notice to restore integrity to the federal parliament and public service post haste.If we are going to discuss a republic again, it behoves us to remember John Howard’s dishonesty in giving us a referendum designed to fail in line with his desires. If Australia chooses to be a republic, it does not have to be achieved overnight.
If the answer’s yes, then as much time as needed should be spent with subcommittees examining a wide variety of models before going back to the electorate with the choice of two or three of the best models.
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