Should Australia become a republic?

[QuantumJG]

This is an issue that is always being discussed, so I want to understand VN's consensus on the issue.

[mypurpleundercracka]

yes

[xD_aQt]

no

[ZachCharge]

Great discussion...

Seriously, I am half and half. I don't see that many positives being in the monarchy, but getting out seems like a lot of hassle.

Out of curiosity, what ARE the benefits of being tied to England? All I can think of is the Commonwealth Games.

[appianway]

I see the formation of a republic as integral to our national identity.

[mypurpleundercracka]

Great discussion...

Seriously, I am half and half. I don't see that many positives being in the monarchy, but getting out seems like a lot of hassle.

Out of curiosity, what ARE the benefits of being tied to England? All I can think of is the Commonwealth Games.

lol Cth games, were Australia gets to compete against world sporting super-powers such as Malawi and Fiji   

[Nomvalt]

having a monarchy would be quite entertaining...
happy australia day everybody! :coolsmiley:
(strange not many australia day discussions going on )

[QuantumJG]

One thing that me and a friend agreed on is that our country too young and the idea of Kevin Rudd being the president of Australia didn't sound too great.

[ZachCharge]

having a monarchy would be quite entertaining...
happy australia day everybody! :coolsmiley:
(strange not many australia day discussions going on )

Umm...we are IN a monarchy, the Queen has power over us...

[methodsman]

i voted yes

[xD_aQt]

One thing that me and a friend agreed on is that our country too young and the idea of Kevin Rudd being the president of Australia didn't sound too great.

I agree!

[ZachCharge]

One thing that me and a friend agreed on is that our country too young and the idea of Kevin Rudd being the president of Australia didn't sound too great.

I agree!

America done it young, why can't we? Besides, I doubt the President would be given more powers than what the current Prime Minister has.

[Gloamglozer]

Out of curiosity, what ARE the benefits of being tied to England? All I can think of is the Commonwealth Games.

In a nutshell:

That, and I'm sure it will pain most Aussies to see England topping the medal tallies once we're gone.  Where's the competition for England once we're gone?  It also serves as good training for the Olympics.

Also, I believe it's too expensive¹ to become a republic at the moment.  Money should be better spent in my opinion with so much going on in the world.

I'm a strong believer of "If it ain't broke, don't fix it."  There's nothing wrong with staying as a constitutional monarchy - in fact, we were head over heels when Prince William came to Australia.


1= http://www.statusquo.org/cgi-bin/republic_cost.cgi

http://www.norepublic.com.au/index.php?option=com_content&task=view&id=649&Itemid=35

EDIT:  I know the two sites I've given are very pro-monarchy, but they should be used as an estimate because I'm sure some figures may have been blown out of proportion knowing its source.

And also, for the pro-republicans, please feel more than free to convert me.

[*ryan777*]

i vote monarchy

[schmalex]

WE CAN STILL COMPETE IN THE COMMONWEALTH GAMES AS A REPUBLIC. I believe India are a republic? The main issue is that for us to be a republic, at least 50% of us have to agree on the one model. And everybody has a different idea of what sort of republic we should be.