Australia is a constitutional monarchy, with Britain's Queen Elizabeth as head of state. The role is largely ceremonial, but the monarch does have the power to dissolve parliament, as in 1975, when Queen Elizabeth sacked the government. In 1999 a referendum to end the monarchy was defeated by voters 55%-45%.
@4VGYYQH3yrs3Y
Ask the original landowners...
@5D4BZJS3yrs3Y
Remain a monarchy but choose an aboriginal royal family instead of British
@4W9CML23yrs3Y
Neither, I would prefer a Geniocracy.
Not ready still immature population to deal with an Republic,besides all states should be dissolved, as well as all amateur councils .Creation of one national government with say 50 regional councils run by professionals rather than pathetic states having petty fights and crummy councils out of control.
In fact Councils do not exist under the Constitution.
Not until a generally accepted model is produced to make sure we do not leave open the possibility of a Trump type anomaly
Yes, but not with an American-style elected head of state.
@4W36N2D3yrs3Y
Once the Queen passes, with an aboriginal as our first sovereign
Australia, Canada and New Zealand should form our own kingdom.
@57PRPTV3yrs3Y
Become Fascist instead of a Republic.
@4ZRTXPT3yrs3Y
Yes, the days of empire are over, treat the commonwealth countries as equal trading partners, we don't need a Ruler.
It should be considered in the best interest of Australia after the UK's exit from the European Union, however no firm decision should be made until we are sure if there will be any negative effects on Australia either way.
@4W99XY53yrs3Y
No, become a democracy, not a republic
@9C4C7NN11mos11MO
No, but abolish the current royal family and establish a brand new royal dynasty based around constitutional monarchy with autocratic powers.
@99KDR5H1yr1Y
im not entirely sure what I think about this. Im on the fence.
@99HND9Q1yr1Y
Im a foreigner I dont really understand Australian Government
@99GTNKR1yr1Y
@9KMLLC81mo1MO
Maybe, if the changes are only to the title of the head of state, and the powers of the head of state remain the same
I think self-determination is important, however regional instability makes me think at the moment being part of the monarchy is a little safer in terms of deterring bad actors from aggression against Australia.
It is a part of our history and we should grow with it. I’m not even sure if our connections with the monarchy effects us(Australians) in our daily lives
I think at this point in time it does not affect Australia enough to use the money it would take to complete the process of becoming a republic.
On the fence, it's both beneficial to us as a country yet important if Australia were to become independent.
@9K6BX362mos2MO
Yes, but this should be done through a phased voting process. Vote for the type of Republic model and then a vote to the people with said model.
Australia's participation in the monarchy provides stability, constitutional safeguards, and cultural ties, serving as a unifying symbol, but opinions on these benefits vary, with ongoing debates about the nation's constitutional future.
Yes, we should be a republic however not at this point in time as it costs to much money and is currently unnessesary
Depends how the new system works (specifically as a democracy). It should wait until there’s proof that it’s effective.
@9992HTRSocialist Alliance 4mos4MO
No, I am in favor of the monarchy in general, however I support taxing them more harshly, and reducing the power of the monarch to a ceremonial position.
@9GPV99R6mos6MO
No I think we keep moving forward on more important issues like bring aboriginal culture into main stream Australian house holds and schools
@9GGL9B66mos6MO
No because the ties with britain may be broken if gone about the wrong way, but yes because moving forwards.
@9F7MQYG7mos7MO
people shpuld be able to vote - no stance
@9F6BTFW7mos7MO
Honestly, I think that Australia should remain apart of the Commonwealth but remove the Monarchy as a figure head and replace it with a President position
@9DZ8VRS8mos8MO
Keep parlimentary democracy part, remove the monarchy part
@9DT99G58mos8MO
No, and any public display of Republicanism should be illegal
@9CT6HLY9mos9MO
I’m on the fence about this one.
@StainingOne Nation10mos10MO
No but William will be an improvement
@99Y6CNL1yr1Y
Yes, end the monarchy but not become a republic
@99X3Y3V1yr1Y
We should end the monarchy but not become a republic.
@99VKBKJ1yr1Y
An Australian monarchy should be culturally Aboriginal rather than British
@98XXFS81yr1Y
Australia is already independent. It does not require removal of the monarchy to determine its own goals.
@98WBSLW1yr1Y
I am completely indifferent
@98LDNWJ1yr1Y
Yes become America 2.0 We'll accept you
@98F5P5Z1yr1Y
Australia should become a republic and remain a commonwealth member aligned with the west
@9875QC81yr1Y
I don’t care, but nobody currently or formerly in the government should be allowed to be voted for
@986642C1yr1Y
No, long live the monarchy and the stability it provides to our political structure.
@985TL3V1yr1Y
Yes, an American-style Republic
@97ZHCMG1yr1Y
Let the Monarchy exist in it's own country if it's what the people vote.For the most part even then it is unbending for the current day.It requires change within itself if it is to be.
I think Australia should be independent and not run by a Monarchy with religious undertones and protocol.
@97WH9RH1yr1Y
Would depend on how we went about it. It does work in our favour having backup
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