Modern Australian

A model for an Australian republic that can unite republicans and win a referendum

  • Written by Benjamin T. Jones, Australian Research Council Fellow, School of History, Australian National University
A model for an Australian republic that can unite republicans and win a referendumA proposed model for an Australian republic encourages active citizenship while preserving the non-partisan, ceremonial role of the head of state.AAP/Lukas Coch

As the debate continues over whether Australia Day should be celebrated on January 26, this series looks at the politics of some unresolved issues swirling around Australia Day –...