Freedom of movement within the four countries is a prime objective of CANZUK. This form of immigration is unlikely to cause distortions in labour markets, and there would be no language or skills problems as per willy-nilly immigration from non-English speaking countries. Something like Australia and New Zealand have now. All the four countries share the same Monarch, the same Westminster parliamentary system, the same common law legal system, and the same Western culture.

“Solidarity amongst the four kindred peoples”.

The uncertainties of the modern world, including the US action against Iran - the consequence of which, for Australia, is the threat to lines of supply, particularly oil - call for an alliance such as CANZUK. Big powers and rising powers are causing instability.

The combined GDP of our four countries is predicted to be $8.85 trillion this year, capable of challenging “volatile actors globally”.

Mobility of movement among CANZUK countries would ensure “automatic professional recognition” for professional workers when needed.

The bloc would also be the world’s third largest defence spender, exceeding $140 billion.