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Past Events

You can watch recorded past events on our website here.


Youth

The Republic Youth Series 2026

Applications are now open for The Republic Youth Series, a first-of-its-kind program for young people to build the essential skills to win a referendum and learn directly from Australian leaders. Applications close 21 February 2026 at 11.59pm AEST. You can read more about the series and apply here.


Women’s Network

Let them Eat cake

All women members and supporters of the ARM are warmly welcomed to come along, mingle and share your ideas for action, vision and interest in having an Australian as Australia’s Head of State. Catch ups are held periodically. If you are interested in joining future sessions, email womensnetwork@republic.org.au.


State Branches

VIC

  • Asian-Australian Perspectives on the Future of an Australian Republic: Discussing republic movements across Asia and transnational solidarities featuring Dr Mridula Nath Chakraborty and Yacinta Kurniasih.

ACT

  • National Multicultural Festival 2025: The ACT Branch ran a stall focusing on awareness building and educating people on what an Australian Head of State means.


Upcoming Events


Members Drop In Session
May
15
3:00 pm15:00

Members Drop In Session

  • Wednesday 15 May 2024
  • 3:00 pm 4:00 pm 15:00 16:00
  • Google Calendar ICS

Join us for a Members Drop in Session with National Director and CEO Isaac Jeffrey.

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A conversation about republic models throughout the world
May
2
5:30 pm17:30

A conversation about republic models throughout the world

  • Thursday 2 May 2024
  • 5:30 pm 8:00 pm 17:30 20:00
  • The Republic Bar (map)
  • Google Calendar ICS

Join the Tasmanian Branch Council of the Australian Republic Movement in a conversation about republic models throughout the world.

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Catch up with the ACT Branch
Mar
24
12:30 pm12:30

Catch up with the ACT Branch

  • Sunday 24 March 2024
  • 12:30 pm 2:00 pm 12:30 14:00
  • Google Calendar ICS

Join the ACT Branch on Sunday 24 March for a gathering to welcome new members and follow up from our success at the National Multicultural Festival.

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Queensland Branch Council Meeting
Feb
26
6:30 pm18:30

Queensland Branch Council Meeting

  • Monday 26 February 2024
  • 6:30 pm 8:00 pm 18:30 20:00
  • Google Calendar ICS

The Queensland Branch Council is inviting all member and supporters to a campaign meeting.

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National Multicultural Festival
Feb
18
10:00 am10:00

National Multicultural Festival

  • Sunday 18 February 2024
  • 10:00 am 5:00 pm 10:00 17:00
  • Google Calendar ICS

The ACT Branch will be spreading the word about an Australian republic at Canberra’s Multicultural Festival. on Sunday 18 February.

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Catch up with the SA Branch
Dec
6
6:30 pm18:30

Catch up with the SA Branch

  • Wednesday 6 December 2023
  • 6:30 pm 10:30 pm 18:30 22:30
  • Republic Norwood (map)
  • Google Calendar ICS

You are invited to meet Isaac Jeffrey, the new National Director & CEO of the Australian Republic Movement and the new SA Branch Convenor, Stephanie Miller.

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 NSW Council for Civil Liberties 60th Anniversary Dinner with Craig Foster and Dr Meredith Burgmann
Sept
20
6:00 pm18:00

NSW Council for Civil Liberties 60th Anniversary Dinner with Craig Foster and Dr Meredith Burgmann

  • Wednesday 20 September 2023
  • 6:00 pm 10:00 pm 18:00 22:00
  • Sky Phoenix Restaurant (map)
  • Google Calendar ICS

Co-Chair Craig Foster will deliver the keynote at the NSW Council for Civil Liberties 60th Anniversary Dinner.

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Wattle Day BBQ for ACT Supporters and Members
Sept
3
1:00 pm13:00

Wattle Day BBQ for ACT Supporters and Members

  • Sunday 3 September 2023
  • 1:00 pm 2:30 pm 13:00 14:30
  • Black Mountain Peninsula Gary Owen Drive (map)
  • Google Calendar ICS

Join the ACT Branch on Sunday 3 September for a gathering to mark Wattle Day.

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An Australian republic: positive, optimistic and future-focused
Aug
17
to 19 Aug

An Australian republic: positive, optimistic and future-focused

  • Thu, 17 Aug 2023 9:00 am 09:00 Sat, 19 Aug 2023 5:00 pm 17:00
  • Brisbane Convention and Exhibition Centre (map)
  • Google Calendar ICS

The Australian Republic Movement will be attending the 2023 ALP National Conference.

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Meet the Assistant Minister for the Republic in Queensland
Aug
16
6:00 pm18:00

Meet the Assistant Minister for the Republic in Queensland

  • Wednesday 16 August 2023
  • 6:00 pm 7:00 pm 18:00 19:00
  • Google Calendar ICS

The Assistant Minister for the Republic, Matt Thistlethwaite, will be in town for the ALP National Conference, and he has agreed to meet with us at the Newstead Brewery on Wednesday night from 6pm for an informal gathering.

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Meet Nova Peris in Perth
June
11
6:00 pm18:00

Meet Nova Peris in Perth

  • Sunday 11 June 2023
  • 6:00 pm 8:00 pm 18:00 20:00
  • Johnny Fox's (map)
  • Google Calendar ICS

Co-Chair of the Australian Republic Movement, Nova Peris, is joining the Western Australian Branch Council for a Q&A on how we can achieve an Australian republic.

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Gilchrist Foundation: In Conversation with Craig Foster
May
26
6:00 pm18:00

Gilchrist Foundation: In Conversation with Craig Foster

  • Friday 26 May 2023
  • 6:00 pm 8:00 pm 18:00 20:00
  • Byron Comunity Theatre (map)
  • Google Calendar ICS

Craig will return home to the Northern Rivers for a one night only presentation at the Byron Community Theatre.

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The Case for a Republic
May
8
6:30 pm18:30

The Case for a Republic

  • Monday 8 May 2023
  • 6:30 pm 7:30 pm 18:30 19:30
  • UNSW Kensington Campus (map)
  • Google Calendar ICS

Join Co-Chair Craig Foster in a lively panel discussion on an Australian republic, hosted by constitutional expert and UNSW’s Deputy Vice-Chancellor, George Williams.

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Post-Coronation drinks with the NSW Branch Council
May
7
4:00 pm16:00

Post-Coronation drinks with the NSW Branch Council

  • Sunday 7 May 2023
  • 4:00 pm 6:00 pm 16:00 18:00
  • Customs House Bar (map)
  • Google Calendar ICS

Join the NSW Branch for a post-Coronation drink in Sydney.

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Toast to Australian equality with the ACT Branch Council
May
7
3:30 pm15:30

Toast to Australian equality with the ACT Branch Council

  • Sunday 7 May 2023
  • 3:30 pm 5:30 pm 15:30 17:30
  • King O'Malleys (map)
  • Google Calendar ICS

The ACT Branch are getting together to have a drink and a chat about how our multicultural, independent country differs from the UK with its newly crowned King.

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Western Australia's #democracyNOTmonarchy Drinks
May
6
6:30 pm18:30

Western Australia's #democracyNOTmonarchy Drinks

  • Saturday 6 May 2023
  • 6:30 pm 8:30 pm 18:30 20:30
  • Durty Nelly's (map)
  • Google Calendar ICS

Join us for an informal social event and chance for ARM supporters to catch up and discuss why we support a democracy and not a monarchy.

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Join the Tasmanian Branch Council on Coronation Day
May
6
4:00 pm16:00

Join the Tasmanian Branch Council on Coronation Day

  • Saturday 6 May 2023
  • 4:00 pm 6:00 pm 16:00 18:00
  • Ball & Chain Grill (map)
  • Google Calendar ICS

Join Tasmanian Convenor Wendy Le Cornu for a drink, as well as other supporters, on the day of the Coronation. We’ll have a discussion on Australian republic and how we are uniting to shape a better future.

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Join the SA Branch Council for a gathering for an Australian Head of State
May
6
12:00 pm12:00

Join the SA Branch Council for a gathering for an Australian Head of State

  • Saturday 6 May 2023
  • 12:00 pm 3:00 pm 12:00 15:00
  • South Terrace Glover Playground (map)
  • Google Calendar ICS

Join fellow Australians who want a choice not a Coronation for a light-hearted gathering.

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Volunteer with the Queensland Branch Council on Coronation Day
May
6
11:00 am11:00

Volunteer with the Queensland Branch Council on Coronation Day

  • Saturday 6 May 2023
  • 11:00 am 1:30 pm 11:00 13:30
  • New Farm Park (map)
  • Google Calendar ICS

Join the Queensland Branch Council as we hand out brochures and speak to the general public on an Australian republic.

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Democracy not Monarchy drinks with the Victorian Branch Council
May
5
6:00 pm18:00

Democracy not Monarchy drinks with the Victorian Branch Council

  • Friday 5 May 2023
  • 6:00 pm 8:00 pm 18:00 20:00
  • The Clyde Hotel (map)
  • Google Calendar ICS

Join the Victorian Branch Council for a Democracy not Monarchy themed social event.

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Australia's Third Act: Reconciled, Independent, Truly Multicultural
May
2
6:00 pm18:00

Australia's Third Act: Reconciled, Independent, Truly Multicultural

  • Tuesday 2 May 2023
  • 6:00 pm 7:15 pm 18:00 19:15
  • Kambri T2 - Kambri Cultural Centre (map)
  • Google Calendar ICS

Australian Republic Movement Chair Craig Foster AM will give the 23rd Manning Clark Lecture, Australia's Third Act: Reconciled, Independent, Truly Multicultural

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Volunteer with the Queensland Branch Council this April
Apr
30
10:00 am10:00

Volunteer with the Queensland Branch Council this April

  • Sunday 30 April 2023
  • 10:00 am 12:30 pm 10:00 12:30
  • Google Calendar ICS

Join the Queensland Branch Council in preparation for Coronation Day as we hand out brochures and speak to the general public on an Australian republic.

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Get to know Nova Peris and Craig Foster in Canberra
Mar
29
6:30 pm18:30

Get to know Nova Peris and Craig Foster in Canberra

  • Wednesday 29 March 2023
  • 6:30 pm 7:30 pm 18:30 19:30
  • King O'Malleys (map)
  • Google Calendar ICS

Chair Craig Foster and Deputy Chair Nova Peris are coming to Canberra to get to know supporters of a republic and update you on the campaign.

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Craig Foster: The Republic Question
Mar
28
6:30 pm18:30

Craig Foster: The Republic Question

  • Tuesday 28 March 2023
  • 6:30 pm 7:30 pm 18:30 19:30
  • The Wheeler Centre (map)
  • Google Calendar ICS

Join host Sally Warhaft and special guest Craig Foster – retired soccer player, human rights activist and new Chair of the Australian Republic Movement – as they discuss Australia’s future with the monarchy.

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Campaign Catch up with the WA Branch
Mar
25
12:00 pm12:00

Campaign Catch up with the WA Branch

  • Saturday 25 March 2023
  • 12:00 pm 2:00 pm 12:00 14:00
  • Google Calendar ICS

The WA Branch Council is inviting you to join us for an informal and fun campaign catch up.

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Call for Volunteers: Mt Barker Show
Mar
25
8:30 am08:30

Call for Volunteers: Mt Barker Show

  • Saturday 25 March 2023
  • 8:30 am 4:30 pm 08:30 16:30
  • Google Calendar ICS

ARM supporters are running a market stall at the Mt Barker Show and we’re looking for volunteers.

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ANU Democracy Society’s Republic Discussion Panel
Mar
22
6:00 pm18:00

ANU Democracy Society’s Republic Discussion Panel

  • Wednesday 22 March 2023
  • 6:00 pm 7:00 pm 18:00 19:00
  • Google Calendar ICS

ACT Convenor Nathan Hansford will be joining the ANU Democracy Society’s Republic Discussion Panel

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Meet the Assistant Minister for the Republic in Perth
Mar
13
6:00 pm18:00

Meet the Assistant Minister for the Republic in Perth

  • Monday 13 March 2023
  • 6:00 pm 8:00 pm 18:00 20:00
  • Google Calendar ICS

Join other supporters and hear from the Assistant Minister for the Republic, Matt Thistlethwaite MP, as he visits Western Australia.

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Join us at the Tiernan Brady webinar
Mar
9
7:30 pm19:30

Join us at the Tiernan Brady webinar

  • Thursday 9 March 2023
  • 7:30 pm 8:30 pm 19:30 20:30
  • Google Calendar ICS

Join us as we learn from Tiernan's comprehensive campaign experience and consider how these insights can be applied to our campaign for an Australian republic.

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National Multicultural Festival in Canberra
Feb
19
10:00 am10:00

National Multicultural Festival in Canberra

  • Sunday 19 February 2023
  • 10:00 am 4:00 pm 10:00 16:00
  • Civic Square, London Circuit Australian Capital Territory Australia (map)
  • Google Calendar ICS

Come and say hi to the ARM team at the National Multicultural Festival in Canberra.

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