We've seen the recent strife that the royals
caused with the Oprah interview. We've seen
the dignified and moving funeral service of
Prince Philip. Questions arise about the
Queen's continued reign. Is it time for our
country to consider having its own head-of state?
Or should things be left as they are?

Not as long as we can't manage to produce anything resembling politicians with nuance !

And, voters with nuance to support them !

Foxy

Shouldn't you instead be considering what are the legitimate limits of government power, instead of supporting totalitarian fascism in Australia and squarking the slogans your manipulators have brainwashed into you?

Hi Foxy,

Republicanism, and therefore a President is not high on the political agenda in Australia, certainly not while the present monarch sits on the thrown in England, it may gain traction when the Queen departs. The thorny question is how that person becomes president. Electing a president US style popular vote, and given them sweeping powers aka a Trump is not ideal, in fact its disastrous. I favour the idea of a President elected by a 2/3 majority endorsement of a joint sitting of a new Parliament, a person nominated by the prime minister and seconded by the opposition leader, in that way an ex-politician is unlikely to be acceptable. Such a person should have clearly defined but limited constitution powers.

Dear Foxy,

We could not be more fortunate as things stand today, having a benevolent monarch that lives far away, beloved from a distance with no interest in disturbing our lives. May God bless the Queen!