Tag Archives: Constitutional Monarchy
“Howard For Governor-General” Push Gathers Strength…It Shouldn’t
THE AUSTRALIAN today carries a story on an issue we covered last August; there are moves afoot in the Liberal Party to make John Howard Governor-General. This time it’s for real, instead of the ramblings of sacked public servant Godwin … Continue reading
New Red Herring As Labor Dredges Up Republic Putsch
“WHEN attempting the impossible, do the unexpected:” sage advice from an old proverb that served Paul Keating well, as he dug the ALP out of a deep electoral hole. But the republican campaign is old news; and as a tactic … Continue reading
John Howard As Governor-General? I Don’t Think So
Nowadays, anything Godwin Grech says shouldn’t warrant mention. However, the Fairfax press and The Spectator Australia magazine have seen fit to publish an article in which Grech expatiates upon the glorious idea of G-G John Howard. This is a bad … Continue reading
Many Congratulations, Ma’am: God Save The Queen!
Yesterday, Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth II, celebrated 60 years on the throne and her Diamond Jubilee as the constitutional monarch of 16 countries including Australia; her reign has been remarkable, and is second only to Queen Victoria in length. I … Continue reading
Constitutionally Possible: Getting Rid Of The Carbon Tax Without An Election
If the Gillard Government’s so-called “clean energy bills” pass the Senate, and if the Prime Minister refuses to call an election before the resulting carbon tax is implemented next year, is the hoodwinked Australian public bound to cop the fruits … Continue reading
“I Did But See Her Passing By…And Yet I’ll Love Her Till I Die”
So said the Prime Minister of Australia; the official State visit of Her Majesty the Queen, Elizabeth II of Australia, excited patriotic and nationalistic fervour and pride; and the country basked in the glory of the presence of its monarch. … Continue reading
