In the midst of the political instability within many Western democracies, Australia is doing relatively well in the disruption stakes. Sure, Scott Morrison presides over a minority government, but with an election likely in May, and only eight sitting days in the House of Representatives before the budget is handed down on April 2, this [...]
Two decades ago I supported the campaign of the Australian Republic Movement led by Malcolm Turnbull. There were two compelling reasons. First, it made sense that Australia should have an Australian head of state. And second, it seemed improper that a relatively new nation should be associated with the concept of succession by heredity. So [...]
Name: Gerard Henderson Bio: Executive Director, The Sydney Institute Launch of Ross Fitzgerald’s memoirs My Name is Ross: An Alcoholic’s Journey [UNSW Press, 2010] - 2nd February 2010 A Mate for Head of State - 18th January 2006 This speech was printed in Sydney Papers Vol.18 No.2 in 2006 (pages 9-11) Australia's relations with Britain carry [...]
