Donald Buchanan v Lindisfarne R. & S.L.A. Sub-Branch And Citizen’s Club Inc and the Returned and Services League of Australia Limited
Tasmanian Anti-Discrimination Case more>

Governors General - Salary and Pension
Department Of Parliamentary Library (Leanne Manthorpe, Politics and Public Administration Group) more>

Frequently Asked Questions About the Office of Governor-General
Department Of Parliamentary Library (Deirdre McKeown, Politics and Public Administration Group) more>

The Future of the Monarchy
Fabian Society (UK) more>

General Jeffery Governor-General
Major General Michael Jeffery is the first Australian born Governor-General from a military background. Article by Professor John Warhurst in The Canberra Times more>

The Queen's Representative in Australia
As the Prime Minister ponders the advice that he will tender to the Queen about the next Governor-General we should all be absolutely clear about one thing. Article by Professor John Warhurst in The Canberra Times more>

G-G's exit opens the way for a republic
Throughout the past few weeks commentators have persisted in referring to the Governor-General as Australia's "head of state". Article by Bede Harris in The Canberra Times more>

Paul Kelly: Top-level straitjacket
The office of governor-general is now stranded – trapped between the obsolete role of representing the crown and the republican idea of representing the people. Article in The Australian more>

Michael Sexton: Don't rock the boat
Peter Hollingworth's resignation has provoked a debate about how the governor-general should be appointed – or removed – and what the functions of the office should be. The Australian more>

The Resignation and the Republic
The resignation of the Governor General takes us right back to the issues debated during the 1999 republic referendum. Article by Professor John Warhurst in The Newcastle Herald more>

PM - Australian Republican Movement takes the opportunity to re-ignite interest in the republican debate
Transcript of interview with Professor John Warhurst on
ABC Radio's PM, by reporter Mark Colvin more>

Vice-regal job not just personal representative of the Queen
Peter Hollingworth presented himself, and the nation, with a most difficult challenge. Article by Malcolm Turnbull in The Sydney Morning Herald more>

The only viable path
Peter Hollingworth resigned because he lost the confidence of the country, taking the only viable path open to him. Article by Paul Kelly in The Australian more>

WA says Queen's man must go
Three out of four WA voters believe Governor-General Peter Hollingworth should resign, according to the latest Westpoll. Article by Steve Pennells in The West Australian more>

Head of state's office is the real concern
Australian politics often resembles football. The more explosive the fisticuffs, the harder it is to keep your mind on the main game. Article by Greg Craven in The West Australian more>

Echoes of 1975 as holes in the constitution are exposed
The Governor-General's decision to stand down pending resolution of the rape allegations against him allows us to begin an evaluation of its effect. Article by George Winterton more>

Only safe course is to resign
Governor-General Peter Hollingworth must be presumed to be innocent of the allegation of rape made against him. Article by George Williams in The Australian more>

Top Australian Appointee Steps Down
Former Archbishop Faces Rape Allegations; Handling of Abuse Cases Also Sparks Anger. Article by Doug Struck, Washington Post Foreign Service more>

Lack of diligence produced a dud
Article by Peter Charlton in The Courier Mail more>

Nation best served when leader must answer to the people
The Hollingworth affair shows that the country's head of state should be selected by voters, writes Greg Barns. more>

Summary: Republican Perspective on the Governor General
Transcript - John Warhurst on ABC Radio National more>

Hollingworth and Howard need to have a little talk
The idea is growing that the Governor-General holds office with the consent of the people – a sentiment that finds no expression in the Australian Constitution. Article by Paul Kelly in The Australian. more>

It may not be fair, but Hollingworth should stand down
There are now grounds for the Governor-General, Dr Peter Hollingworth, to resign. Article by George Williams in The Sydney Morning Herald. more>

Tradition left holding the baby
If it ain't broke, don't fix it," was one of the rallying cries of monarchists in their successful campaign against an Australian republic in 1999. Mike Steketee in The Australian. more>

Republicans Must Aim For 70% Support
There are two main questions for republicans at the moment. How best to put the issue before the Australian people again and how best to unify republicans around that process? Article by John Warhurst in The Canberra Times. more>

Wider voice on governor sought
Tasmania 's next governor should be decided by the community and parliament, say the Australian Democrats. Article by Sue Bailey in The Mercury more>

ARM Newsletter
The Summer 2002/03 ARM Newsletter is now available. more >

Republican Strategies for 2003
The Australian Republican Movement has formulated its strategies and targets for 2003.John Warhurst, The Newcastle Herald more>

Still Fighting
Three years since the constitutional referendum, and despite constant reports of its impending demise, the Australian Republican Movement is still around and active. Workers Online by Allison Henry more>