Not included in my list of things more important than ratty republicanism was the sniping at the 'reasonable doubt' and 'innocent until proven guilty' aspects of our justice system; pushed mainly by feral females in #metoo gangs, but disgracefully demonstrated by Scott Morrison in his recent tirade against our soldiers.

Wel, on that score, we hear this morning that our new Minister for Defence, Peter Dutton, has overturned the defence force paper general's decision to strip unit citations from 3,000 SAS soldiers.

Instead of chuntering on about republicanism, which is completely alien to a country to which many people have fled from republics, we should be trying to set what we have back on the right track.

I see some here that are personality focused, when the issue of Head of State in Westminster Government is Constitutional based and Elizabeth or Charles are merely a representative of that power in the Constitution. They hold no powers beyond their constitutional appointment. Charles; unlike Biden or Trump has no powers to make laws or give orders over Governing affairs. Our elected representatives run the Government of the people, The Governor General administers the Westminster constitution ensuring the Government governs within the principles of the Constitution, which is a document for the protection of the people.

The Governor General is the Queen's representative in
Australia. In practice the Governor General is
Australia's Head of State and has a range of
constitutional and ceremonial duties. The Governor
General is also the Commander-in-Chief of the Australian
Defence Force.

The Governor General summons Parliament, sets out the
government's program, gives Royal Assent which makes
Acts of Parliament law. The Governor General signs
official documents and meets regularly with the PM and
government officials. The Governor General
appoints ministers, judges, ambassadors, issues writs
for elections, bestows Australian honours, and the list goes
on.

Under the Australian Constitution the only action
performed by the Queen is the appointment of the Governor
General (on the advice of the Australian PM).

...another snout at the public trough?
davidf,
Agree whole-heartedly ! Besides, Australians aren't sufficiently cohesive enough a society as yet to make such a risky move.
Better off biding time & using that time to work on a healthier, less gimme, gimme money orientated mentality ! After some positive progress towards that then well, bring up the subject of Republic again. However, I'm afraid an Australian Republic would be disastrous at this stage !
Bring this Nation back first !

The Honorable Dame Quentin Bryce, AD CVD was the
25th Governor General and the first woman to take
up the office. We're told that she brought 40 years
of experience in reform, community building and
leadership to the role.

Her biography is available on the web - and it is
impressive.

Geeze, just leave the friggin' thing alone - Gawd, we've been down this worn-out ol' track so many times for Ch**st sake! Take a leaf out of TTBN'S contribution, and turn our collective attention to something far more sinister and threatening - That of the looming menace of China and her designs on all of S.E. Asia. I was in Vietnam, and that was bad enough. Imagine for a moment what the military might of China might inflict upon us - It would make South Vietnam look like a schoolyard squabble.