We Don’t Need to Become a Republic, We Are One
Commentary
I wonder how long King Charles will reign over this realm of Australia. I am in favour of the King, but not particularly optimistic about his future here.
In 1995, former Prime Minister Tony Abbott, who was at that time CEO of Australians for Constitutional Monarchy (ACM), asked me to set up a Tasmanian chapter of ACM.
I found some willing partners in the venture and together we campaigned hard against the move to turn Australia into a republic. Talks to schools and Rotary clubs throughout the state, public debates and even TV appearances and letterboxing became a big part of our lives….