Senate Inquiry into an Australian Republic
On 26 June 2003, the Senate referred the Inquiry
into an Australian Republic to the Senate Legal and
Constitutional References Committee.
Terms of reference
The Committee's Discussion Paper
Submissions
The ARM's submission
Public Hearings
The Committee's report: The road to a republic
Terms of reference
The Inquiry's terms of reference are to examine:
(a) the most appropriate process for moving towards
the establishment of an Australian republic with an
Australian Head of State; and
(b) alternative models for an Australian republic,
with specific reference to:
(i) the functions and powers of the Head of State
(ii) the method of selection and removal of the
Head of State, and
(iii) the relationship of the Head of State with
the executive, the parliament and the judiciary.
The Committee's Discussion Paper
The Legal and Constitutional References Committee released
a discussion paper to facilitate and focus debate on the
terms of reference. The discussion paper is available on
the Committee's website
in Word or PDF formats. Alternatively, copies of the
discussion paper can be requested by
phoning (02) 6277 3560 or emailing legcon.sen@aph.gov.au.
Submissions
Submissions to the Committee closed on 31 March 2004. Submissions received and processed
by the Committee have been posted on the Committee's website.
The ARM's submission
The ARM’s Constitutional Issues Committee prepared
the ARM's official submission,
including appendices.
The submission refers to information and consultation
with members already undertaken in relation to the two
discussion papers, Six Models for an Australian Republic
and Process – What do you Think?
Two page summary of the ARM's submission
Public Hearings
The Senate Committee was required to facilitate wide
community participation in this inquiry by conducting
public hearings throughout Australia. Hearings took
place in Sydney, Melbourne, Perth, Adelaide, Hobart,
Brisbane and Canberra in April-July 2004.
Transcripts from the hearings are available
on the Committee's website.
The Committee's report: The road to a republic
The Senate Legal and Constitutional References Committee's
Inquiry into an Australian Republic released its report,
The road to a republic,
on 31 August 2004.
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