One commentator this morning said that the Fitzsimons mob should be rewarded for services to the Crown. If they go ahead with the new model, they will ensure the continuation of the monarchy for another 100 years.

Of course people will have opinions on this subject.
However only time will tell what the majority of
Australians will decide. Hopefully that will eventuate
sooner rather than later. But with so many other priorities
that the government is faced with at the moment I suspect
we may have to wait a while. The health crisis is hitting
its peak around the country. Elections are just around the
corner. Politicians making unnecessary comments all add
to the chaos.

Still the model that has been presented by the
Australian Republic Movement is worth debating
and re-examining.

Dear Foxy,

«Still the model that has been presented by the
Australian Republic Movement is worth debating
and re-examining.»

Isn't the bottom-line of that model, that the state, its "leaders" and its "heads" will continue to force themselves into our lives, ordering us, under threats of violence, how we must live our lives, what to do and what not to do?

The Queen in Her graciousness has never given me orders, the Queen has never threatened me with punishment for living by my own values as I see fit - May She live and "rule" forever: a native "head of state" is unlikely to be as kind!

yuyutsu,

The following link may help clarify things for you
about the proposed model:

http://republic.org.au/faq

Yuyutsu,

Here's a few things that you should know about
a potential Australian republic:

http://theconversation.com/nine-things-you-should-know-about-a-potential-australian-republic-89759

They may re-assure your concerns.