Belly,

Daylight saving does fade the curtains and causes the furniture to age quicker, ditto the carpets; and it is the extra sunlight that does it.

Toni, who do you think the Governor General works for?
Why do new PM's have to firstly go to the UK and ASK for her 'permission' to be the new PM of Australia?
Yes ASK.
Sorry Toni, we are still tied to 'mummy's' apron strings, and as long as we have these filthy con-men in Canberra, I much prefer the status quo.
As bad as our current system is, with it's many faults and flaws, a Republic will be many times worse (for the people).
I don't want to try it (become a republic) to find out I am right.
Let's just tidy up our current system.

Belly,
I do not demand anything of you. I simply inform you that the subject you raise is a dead issue as no one is interested. Take that in any way you wish.

As for what Shorten has said, well Opposition leaders say lots of things and 'forget' a lot when it suits them.

Have a look at the European thread, there are lots of matters occupying peoples minds at the present and immigration is in the forefront. Labor would do well to concentrate some effort in that regard.

Are we rule by the EU ? The Queen is when ordering bear-skin hats for the lads at palace.
CITES Permits
Bear skin rugs, wolf rugs, and some taxidermy mounts require CITES permits. CITES permits can take up to 2-3 weeks for us to acquire.

EU CITES permits
European Union shipments of CITES listed animals (bears) require import permits

Belly,

Just what are the advantages for the ordinary folk in Australia of it becoming a republic?

Just one improvement will be enough.

Is Mse,

I already asked belly that, no reply. That is why there is no public interest. There is no advantage and nothing to gain.

See page 4.