In a recent interview with Tom Calma, an ABC activist and political urger hinted that Calma might be in the running for the plum job of Governor General when the current incumbent’s time is up.

The idea of having an aboriginal person as Governor General at this time is identity politics ‘writ large’. It is possible that there might be someone of that background who has the merit to do the job - as it is possible that others from any one of our diverse cultures would too.

But, an appointment by the Albanese government of an aboriginal to the prestigious post would be solely because of race. The Albanese government is obsessed with race. And what a way to get revenge for the loss of the racist Voice referendum! Particularly when the suggested nominee is one of the co-writers of the disastrous aboriginal voice to parliament. Not to mention Calma's ardent republicanism, which should rule him out of any chance of being the Monarch's representative.

According to news sources including Quadrant, Sky
News, and The Australian. There are several names
in the running for the position of Governor General.
Professor Tom Calma has made it clear that the Prime
Minister's office has not approached him regarding
the position and that he hasn't given it much
thought on the subject.

The Constitution requires the PM to consult with the
monarch on the subject. Which is what the PM is
doing. At the moment nothing definite has been decided.

However, it is an interesting issue.

Sir Douglas Nicholls became Australia's first Indigenous
Governor of South Australia in 1976 under Prime Minister
Malcolm Fraser. He was recommended for the position by
Premier Don Dunstan.

Professor Tom Calma has an impressive background as a
Human Rights activist, a social justice campaigner,
a man who's been awarded many honours and awards. He's
the 6th Chancellor of the University of Canberra (since 2014)
after 2 years as Deputy Chancellor. He's had diplomatic
posts in India and Vietnam - and the list goes on.

Yes, he is pro a Republic. But then so was the former
Governor-General - Quentin Bryce. It did not affect the job
she did.

Perhaps the qualities we should be looking at in our
leaders and representatives - are patience, tact, self-control,
and courtesy. Qualities that both Quentin Bryce and the
current Governor General - David Hurley displayed in spades.
Instead of making judgements on their race,
gender. or anything else. And perhaps before criticizing
we should wait until they actually get the job.

Exciting times ahead.

Quentin Bryce- Wasn't she the sexist commissioner?

https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Quentin_Bryce#Caree

CM

Being Bill Shorten's mother-in-law was her biggest claim to fame.

Quentin Bryce's mum had the most awesome daughter
in the world. And as was said about Margaret
Thatcher in politics - "She was clearly the best
man among them."

A republican GG ?

Leadership is about making a difference not just
holding a position of power.

(Quentin Bryce).

Canem Malum,

Searching for a sex therapist?

Try Bettina Arndt. She'll be able to help you.

Indyvidual

Yes. I also question the integrity of a republican accepting the post of Governor General, the Monarch's representative, no matter how well they might do the job. It is gross hypocrisy in my view. And it's worth a lazy half million dollars to be GG.

Mrs. Bryce did a reasonable job, and she seemed to be quite a nice person; but, as one with republican leanings, she was a hypocrite.

However, my concern in this instance is, not Mr.Calma himself - he hasn't even been asked, and he might not want the job - but the blatant racism of people suggesting that he should have the job because of his race. And we are all aware of Albanese's racism and determination to change Australia with identity politics.

Why should our system change now?

We've been appointing and promoting government
reps based on race since our inception. Perhaps
it's the wrong race being promoted that some
object to. You betcha!

Didn't Tony Abbott want to give a knighthood to
the Duke of Edinburgh? Lol.

Still I've got to say that someone like Donald
Trump is a good reason for us to remain a monarchy.

Didn't Tony Abbott want to give a knighthood to
the Duke of Edinburgh? Lol.
Foxy,
Yes and, remember what it cost him ? Lol !

Thanks for the information ttbn on Bryce and Bill Shorten. I hope that the Libs and others are preparing a dirt list on him and other prospects for when Albanese leaves. Traditionalists need to be more militant like the communists. But at least we prefer to sheath our claws rather than submit everyone to permanent warfare. But I can empathize with the fascists when they say that peace makes weakness. I suppose that the woke/ communists (such as Bryce and Shorten) have taught us in their "Trotsky permanent revolution" or "rolling strikes" that those that don't have a predilection for conflict are going to be destroyed. Kudos.

CM

I read an article this evening: a reminder of Digital ID Bill 2023, which will be on the agenda when Parliament goes back. People need to start paying attention. The Bill is available for downloading.

Digital ID is part of Herr Schwab's and the WEF's Great Reset madness; but Albanese still looks like going for it, following in the footsteps of his hero, Xi.

ttbn- Yes I think we agree that in order for democracy to function properly the electorate needs to be more anonymous than those in public office. Otherwise public office and the arms of government can be used to implement undemocratic despotic systems. It's concerning when high level government can reach right down into the homes of individuals it's symptomatic of military/ martial law/ totalitarianism. In a state of national emergency martial law is a fall back position but it shouldn't be accepted as normalized and officials need to show that they are using special powers to end rather than to extend and normalize a state of crisis.

During the Covid lockdowns often encouraged by Woke/Communist groups the special powers appear to have been misused. In wartime and the accompanying debriefing period military law is often expedient on those that act outside of orders and accepted protocols. Maybe there should be a Nuremberg Trial for the Covid actors.

Sadly I don't think that we will never obtain closure for the genocide due to Russian and Chinese Communism. In my view these are the largest acts of genocide in human history. Hopefully there will be a time when we can "say 'never again' to communism". Where we will teach in schools the nature of the evil of those who create slavery in the name of freedom and equality.

CM

It all comes back to us, the people, an increasing number of whom don't even believe in democracy anymore. They actually want government to do everything for them: 'safety' before freedom. They are ignorant of history, so they don't know where that leads.

Government intrusion would increase markedly with digital identification. It is designed to identify us 'online', in a country with the cock-up NBN or, in my case, Opticomm, which just went down a short while ago. I live within 8kms from the CBD, but the internet and mobile phone signal is on a par with Outer Mongolia.

They want to force everyone online - irrespective of age or ability (some of my neighbours have never had computers or mobile phones) in order to scrutinise us better.

They say that we could opt out of digital ID, but those who do will find that most government services will be unavailable to them. Even now, I cannot connect the MyGov app to government departments; my financial adviser (young and smart) can't connect me; nor can employees in the government departments. All I get is a shrug.

Along with digital identification and a cashless society, the old USSR, current Communist China and the Islamic tyrannys will look like Disneyland compared to Albostralia

I'm more optimistic about our nation.

As I've said time and time again - we tend to muddle
along at times, but our voters get it right in the end.
I think that whoever is appointed as Governor-General
will do a good job. Nobody has disgraced themselves
thus far. At least I can't think of anyone who did a
bad job. I'm sure whoever is chosen will be fine.

In any case, from the MPs that I have come to know
personally in my electorate - from both parties, they've
been people who've entered politics wanting to make a
difference. People like Peter Costello. Like James
Paterson. Like Keith Wolahan. Like Matthew Guy. Like
Josh Frydenberg. To name just a few. So I think our future
is in good hands. There's many more young people wanting
to contribute.

Sure, there are party hacks and seat warmers - and extremists.
They like their supporters are marginal - and don't last
long. We should count our blessings. We have so much.

Kudos ttbn. Yes Gustav Le Bonn and John Anderson from memory say similar things about Stability through government being tied to Slavery. And yes our modern representative democracy often bears small resemblance to "government by the people" but more of an oligarchy or dictatorship. Perhaps an Aristotelian "aristocracy" would be better than our current governing system and would be more people orientated.

This is the ultimate irony of those that call themselves "people's state's" that they are governed by dictators- not at all "the people"- they don't even trust the people to think- let alone govern.

The people that talk about the people don't care about the people. The people that care about the people don't talk about the people.

CM

Australians seem to be "willing victims of indoctrination, keen to believe governments' narratives ... (Zimmermann & Moens, 'The Unlucky Country').

Australian society is now a conformist society; compliant with government dictates. They no longer question; they uncritically accept government decisions - for instance, the compliant attitude of Australians during Covid was pathetic.

We have entered a dangerous, illiberal period in Australia.

The last election showed that voters do think for
themselves and that the old political tactics of
misinformation, and fear mongering, and attacks,
no longer work, especially amongst young people.

Interesting times ahead.

The last election showed that voters do think for
themselves
Foxy,
Wrong ! The last election clearly showed that too many people only think of themselves !