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Old Nov 26th 2007, 7:00 pm
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It looks like republicans will take strong positions in both government and the opposition.

labor has said they will revisit the republican issue.

If you were in Oz during the last referendum on the republic you will know that polls all said the vast majority of Australians want a republic.... but they also wanted a model that allowed the people to choose the president.

John Howard.. the strong monarchist... only offered the option that allowed the politicians to choose the president... people hated this so the referendum was defeated.

Labor has promised plebicites so that the people can at first decide what sort of model they want.... and then he will bring that model to a referendum.

I think that flowing that path Australia will become a republic....

Bring on the republic i say... can't wait.

Do you want Oz to become a republic?
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Old Nov 26th 2007, 8:14 pm
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Originally Posted by copa

Do you want Oz to become a republic?
As long as spent policticians (Beazley, Latham, Hawke, Howard, Rudd, etc.) and sportsmen are not allowed to stand for president.
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Old Nov 26th 2007, 8:47 pm
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Vive la republic!
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Originally Posted by copa
Do you want Oz to become a republic?
Definitely!
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Default Re: Australia to become a republic?

Originally Posted by copa

Do you want Oz to become a republic?
Yes. Can't really understand why it has not happened before. It is just a question of time now.
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Damn good idea. I think the Monarchy should have been dumped years ago - both here and in the UK
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Yes. Can't really understand why it has not happened before. It is just a question of time now.
Yes, bollo**s to Queen Camilla! Bring on the republic. Keep the flag though.
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Default Re: Australia to become a republic?

Originally Posted by The Woodcutter
Yes. Can't really understand why it has not happened before. It is just a question of time now.
If only the British were so keen on such an issue...
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If only the British were so keen on such an issue...
you obviously understand British politics well!
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Yes, bollo**s to Queen Camilla! Bring on the republic. Keep the flag though.
Maybe make the Union Flag bit a little smaller.
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Default Re: Australia to become a republic?

Originally Posted by copa
It looks like republicans will take strong positions in both government and the opposition.

labor has said they will revisit the republican issue.

If you were in Oz during the last referendum on the republic you will know that polls all said the vast majority of Australians want a republic.... but they also wanted a model that allowed the people to choose the president.

John Howard.. the strong monarchist... only offered the option that allowed the politicians to choose the president... people hated this so the referendum was defeated.

Labor has promised plebicites so that the people can at first decide what sort of model they want.... and then he will bring that model to a referendum.

I think that flowing that path Australia will become a republic....

Bring on the republic i say... can't wait.

Do you want Oz to become a republic?

I hope they can wait I want citizenship first so I get to vote for the republic I'm 2 years in today so I just need to send off the application sit the test etc
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Old Nov 26th 2007, 11:54 pm
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When we get independence do you think the UK will give us billions in aid like they have to the African countries?
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Default Re: Australia to become a republic?

Originally Posted by Wendy
Damn good idea. I think the Monarchy should have been dumped years ago - both here and in the UK
Totally agree, what a waste of tax payers money.

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Old Nov 27th 2007, 12:08 am
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Originally Posted by NedKelly
When we get independence do you think the UK will give us billions in aid like they have to the African countries?
No chance!
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Old Nov 27th 2007, 12:45 am
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Originally Posted by brissydeb
Totally agree, what a waste of tax payers money.

Debbie
Wasnt there a study in the UK that found that the monarchy actually made more money than they cost, due to tourists coming to see Buck House etc.

Not really sure what difference it will make?
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