“An Australian Head Of State provides our chance to bring the different strands of our history together in a shared vision for an Australia, which truly represents who we are today.
It’s a chance to chart our own course.
We are a unique and successful multicultural country. We need someone who understands that to embody us, safeguard our Constitution, be a unifying symbol at home and represent us proudly abroad.
Our Head Of State should work for us full-time and be fully committed. They should be elected on merit, have the skills to do the job, be one of us, accountable to us and unwaveringly loyal to us.
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Who are we?
We are the peak body advocating on behalf of the Australian people for an Australian republic with an Australian as our Head of State.
We believe the Australian people would be better served by a local who can champion the needs and interests of the people. The Australian people are at heart of our movement and we consistently seek their input, feedback and thoughts. It’s not about the ARM or any one interest group or member, it’s about the Australian people and giving them the power to decide how they are governed and by whom. The Australian Republic Movement is the facilitator, the conversation starter and the campaigner for the people.
Our commitment is to strengthening our democracy and celebrating who we are as a nation by putting the Australian people at the core of our government, as opposed to a foreign Head of State.
We are a member-driven body with members able to help shape our policy and campaign.
Our leaders are elected to steer the organisation on behalf of our members. They are volunteers who are passionate about an Australian republic.
Find a copy of the ARM Constitution here.
Our leadership
The National Committee is our Board of Directors. It has 19 Directors, including Executive Directors, General Directors and State and Territory Branch Convenors, ensuring we have a nationally representative group running our organisation. The National Director CEO is also on the National Committee.
The Executive is drawn from the National Committee and functions to oversee the day-to-day management of the ARM. The Executive includes the two Co-Chairs, Vice Chair, Treasurer/Secretary and three General Executive Directors.
Directors on the National Committee serve two year terms, while the Executive is elected annually.
The National Director and CEO is employed by the National Committee to run the ARM’s operations and campaign, including managing staff and volunteers.
We have branches in every state and territory. These branches elect a Branch Council from within their membership with up to 12 representatives, including Youth Convenors in every state/territory. Councils are elected for two-year terms. Branches can appoint a Convenor who also sits on the National Committee. Each Branch Council has a Deputy Convenor, Secretary, Youth Convenor and Forums Coordinator as officeholders.
We also have an Indigenous Advisory Group and a nationwide Women’s Network, both chaired by members of our National Committee.
Learn about what we’re doing
Australia has reached a historic moment with high public support for an Australian Head of State. The Australian Republic Movement’s National Committee is committed to mobilising the ARM to capitalise on this public mindset and to bring about a change which strengthens our democracy through an Australian republic.
Take a look at our Annual Report and Strategic Plan to learn more.
