Posted in Seeking opinion by David Latimer
The view of the Copernican Group is that the States have an important role in the Australian federation and models developed by the group readily address the issue of how a State should break its ties with the monarchy.
The following background speech was given to the Third Republican Gathering in Brisbane on 5th November 2006 by David Latimer, in response to the session on “Should the States play a role in moving towards a republic and if so, what steps can be taken.”
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Posted in Seeking opinion by David Latimer
If a republic is established, what will happen to the Queen’s Birthday long weekend? Even though ancillary to republicanism, it is important that republicans have an answer.
At the Third Republican Gathering in Brisbane on 5th November 2006, leading the session on “National Day of Celebration”, David Latimer provided background and various approaches. The following is based upon his notes and preparation for that session.
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