Re: Australian Republic before King George VII
Originally Posted by Zen10
(Post 10821166)
Anyone care to elaborate on what these massive costs would be, other than holding a referendum and changing the word "governor general" to "president" on the stationery?
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Re: Australian Republic before King George VII
Originally Posted by roaringmouse
(Post 10821657)
Some costs involved could be:
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Re: Australian Republic before King George VII
I think death of Elizabeth will prompt big push for referendum. Sadly.
I'm not up on all the pros and cons but quite like Charles being a bit alternate. Why shouldn't he be King? |
Re: Australian Republic before King George VII
Originally Posted by roaringmouse
(Post 10821657)
It's odd - in the UK, I'm very much a supporter of the UK becoming a republic. In Australia, I sit on the fence about Australia becoming a republic (mainly because I've seen enough Australian politics to know there are some potentially big dangers involved in what the office of President might become).
The Royalists who distrust the young nation going it's own way are like parents who don't want their children to fly the nest. |
Re: Australian Republic before King George VII
When/if it comes a possible flag has been mooted:
http://i1355.photobucket.com/albums/...ps75d05dab.gif |
Re: Australian Republic before King George VII
Originally Posted by OzTennis
(Post 10821966)
When/if it comes a possible flag has been mooted:
http://i1355.photobucket.com/albums/...ps75d05dab.gif |
Re: Australian Republic before King George VII
Originally Posted by OzTennis
(Post 10821768)
As you said odd. You are against the monarchy in the country they reign over but you are for it in a country which largely went its own way in 1901 and latterly has become less Anglo?
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Re: Australian Republic before King George VII
Originally Posted by Zen10
(Post 10821670)
I float on the issue as far as the UK goes. I know Australia will become a republic, and so does the Windsor family, which is why they always send their newborn kings-to-be here first. I don't know.
You may consider it unnecessary for the new President to be shown off, but the politicians who supported a republic would be very keen - especially within the Asia-Pacific area of the world. |
Re: Australian Republic before King George VII
"It's odd - in the UK, I'm very much a supporter of the UK becoming a republic. In Australia, I sit on the fence about Australia becoming a republic (mainly because I've seen enough Australian politics to know there are some potentially big dangers involved in what the office of President might become"
I don't know why you think Aussie politicians are any more or less capable or upstanding than UK ones - have you read the Rotten Boroughs pages of Private Eye recently? |
Re: Australian Republic before King George VII
Originally Posted by lapin_windstar
(Post 10822587)
I don't know why you think Aussie politicians are any more or less capable or upstanding than UK ones - have you read the Rotten Boroughs pages of Private Eye recently?
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Re: Australian Republic before King George VII
Originally Posted by Bermudashorts
(Post 10821309)
What about cost of maintaining a president and his / her office? What is cost / benefit?
That reminds me of my days working for those accountants... ;) Long Live the Queen, and keep Australia's costs down;) |
Re: Australian Republic before King George VII
Originally Posted by roaringmouse
(Post 10822403)
I did not say that I was for the monarchy in Australia at all. I said that I was on the fence about it, and gave a reason for that - I would put myself in neither the monarchy support camp, or the republic support camp as far as Australia is concerned.
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Re: Australian Republic before King George VII
Still wondering what the benefits are to becoming a republic? So far ive hearx no arguement for becoming a republic which would indicate that there are no real benefits just lots of cost. Is it really worth it then?
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Re: Australian Republic before King George VII
Originally Posted by Bikergirl
(Post 10824855)
Still wondering what the benefits are to becoming a republic? So far ive hearx no arguement for becoming a republic which would indicate that there are no real benefits just lots of cost. Is it really worth it then?
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Re: Australian Republic before King George VII
Originally Posted by Bikergirl
(Post 10824855)
Still wondering what the benefits are to becoming a republic? So far ive hearx no arguement for becoming a republic which would indicate that there are no real benefits just lots of cost. Is it really worth it then?
Besides, both Australia and Britain will become republics at some point; there is no doubt of that at all. Australia probably within 20 years, and Britain more likely before the end of the century. It is the natural political evolution of the state. I have nothing against the Windsors personally. I've met a senior member of the family and my mother has met one (other) senior royal several times in the course of her work. Our experience is that they are polite and professional. Becoming a republic would free these people from a life of public scrutiny they never asked for. |
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