Australian Republican Movement
Third National Republican Short Story Competition Winners Announced
In 2011 Australia’s speculative fiction writers were challenged to speculate on the possible futures of the Australian republic using the theme ‘Citizen or Subject’. The 2011 Judging Panel comprised Tom Keneally, Professor John Warhurst and Professor George Williams.
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What do we want for our Head of State?
A conference on the role of the Australian Head of State, both now and into the future
The conference is at Deakin University Melbourne City Centre, Level 3, 550 Bourke Street, MELBOURNE on the 4th February 2012. The Keynote Speaker is Senator the Hon...
The Australian Republican Movement will appoint a National Director in 2012. The National Director will report to the Executive of the ARM's National Committee, and will be located in Canberra.
The National Director’s key responsibilities will include:
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ARM Chair Mike Keating talks to David Marr at Sydney Morning Herald: "It's not inevitable," says Mike Keating, the retired major-general who has been chairman of the Australian Republican Movement since 2006. "People say when the Queen dies it will happen. But it's not inevitable.
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The first section of an exclusive three-part video interview.
In the first of a three-part video series Stephen Fry gives an exclusive interview on the Queen, the case for an Australian republic and why Adam Gilchrist would be the perfect President
Hear the interview
This edition contains feedback from the ARM Anniversary Dinner, information of the upcoming National Republican Lecture and much more.
To read the ARM Newsletter, Republican Roundup for October 2011, please click on the PDF file below.
ARM National Commitee member David Donovan : There has been an outpouring of platitudes over our elderly monarch's visit to Australia.
Even avowed republicans have been eager to sing her praises. Clearly, there is great affection in this country for our aged, seemingly eternal, monarch.
Read the article at ABC's "The Drum"
Opposition frontbencher Malcolm Turnbull says it's "extraordinary" the Queen can annul any Australian law within a year of it passing parliament.
Read the article.
The Queen is in Australia and there is a fair amount of excitement about her visit. So what happens if you are a republican during a visit like this?
John Warhurst is being intervied by Barry Nicholls at ABC Perth.
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Republican challenge to the Australian youth. ARM are now calling for entries to the Inaugural Young Republicans’ National Essay Competition.
The aim is to foster debate and increase understanding of the republican cause and Australian democracy amongst young people aged 15-30.
Judging Panel
-Professor John Warhurst: ARM Deputy Chair and...
An Australian republic is about Australia's future
An Australian Republic is the final step in Australia’s continuing journey towards full independence and nationhood. It will have a resident Australian citizen as Head of State, chosen through a process that reflects Australian values such as equality, fairness and democracy — not a foreign monarch appointed through an discriminatory process over which Australians have no control.
An Australian Republic will have an independent Australian Constitution unconnected to any British legislation, resting on the will and authority of the Australian people. It will preserve and enhance our democratic system of government and ensure its continuing strength and stability.
Upcoming Events
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Sat, 04/02/2012 (All day)
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Wed, 18/01/2012 - 00:00 - Mon, 31/12/2012 - 00:00
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Thu, 05/01/2012 - 00:00 - Fri, 27/01/2012 - 00:00
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