A republic should stand as a model of inclusive governance, rewarding ability and commitment to public service over the inherited status of a British king.
During the coronation, republican Britons wore "Not My King" tshirts and protested. After the "royal" visit to Australia, the media navel-gazes over whether Senator Thorpe has renounced her pledge of allegiance by shouting "Not my king" at Charles. I fear at this rate this, England is going to become a republic first. That'll be a tad embarassing.
Australia unfortunately is a nation of followers not leaders. We have a tendency to sit back and watch the rest of the world make their decisions and we capitalise on others mistakes for our own advantage but really it is to our detriment in the long term.
During the coronation, republican Britons wore "Not My King" tshirts and protested. After the "royal" visit to Australia, the media navel-gazes over whether Senator Thorpe has renounced her pledge of allegiance by shouting "Not my king" at Charles. I fear at this rate this, England is going to become a republic first. That'll be a tad embarassing.
It’s not out of the question. And would be the best example of cultural cringe we’d ever seen.
Australia unfortunately is a nation of followers not leaders. We have a tendency to sit back and watch the rest of the world make their decisions and we capitalise on others mistakes for our own advantage but really it is to our detriment in the long term.