Australians were misled by a spokesman for Prince Charles in April this year - and now we know the truth and the price. A spokesman for the royals said the sojourn down south was a private visit “at no cost to the taxpayer”.
We now know that was not true.
Read MoreAustralia should replace royal birthdays with a public holiday of our own.
In 2019, Australian governments should join together with a new ‘Citizens Day’ holiday in
September to strengthen Australian citizenship. This could build on existing activities for the
anniversary of the Australian Citizenship Act in September 1948.
Read MoreThe Prime Minister should immediately rule out a 'captain's call' on the next Governor-General.
Media reports speculating that former Foreign Minister Bishop might be considered for the role and represent the Queen in Canberra reinforce the worst perception that Australia is in decline from a parliamentary democracy to a spoils system.
Read MoreThe Australian Republic Movement (ARM) welcomes the Prime Minister’s statement today that the next step towards an Australian republic could be a postal survey on how an Australian head of state should be chosen.
"The Prime Minister Mr Turnbull should now commit to a national vote on an Australian republic during the next Parliament,” said ARM Chair Peter Fitzsimons. "We are thrilled with the return of the PM – long the most passionate republican in the country; to moving forward the process of becoming a republic. The leaders on both sides of politics clearly want this to happen. Now it’s not a question of if, but how."
Read MoreThe Australian Republic Movement has today announced the formation of the Australian Republic Advisory Panel.
“The Australian Republic Advisory Panel brings together a group of leading Australians: people who are committed to an Australian head of state and who have agreed to serve as patrons for our cause,” said the ARM National Director Michael Cooney.
Read MoreThe Australian Republic Movement (ARM) congratulates Matt Thistlethwaite on his appointment today as Shadow Assistant Minister for an Australian Head of State.
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