The Duke of Edinburgh has attended the Trooping the Colour parade to celebrate the Queen's official birthday, a week after being discharged from hospital. Prince Philip has spent the past week recovering after spending five nights in London's Edward VII hospital following treatment for a bladder infection.
The Duke, who celebrated his 91st birthday last Sunday, was taken ill after the spectacular River Thames Pageant at the height of the Queen's Diamond Jubilee celebrations.
His first public engagement since leaving hospital was hosting a dinner at Buckingham Palace last night, ahead of today's ceremony.
He and the Queen rode in a vintage carriage from the palace along The Mall to Horse Guards Parade in central London for the parade and are watching more than 1,600 officers and soldiers take part in the traditional display of pomp and pageantry.
Accompanying the Monarch and her Consort on horseback was the Prince of Wales, the Duke of Cambridge, the Princess Royal, and the Duke of Kent.
The Duchess of Cambridge, Prince Harry and the Duchess of Cornwall travelled to the ceremony in a horse drawn carriage.
After the Queen took the salute, the royals headed back to Buckingham Palace to gather on the balcony to watch the traditional RAF flypast.
Trooping the Colour originated from traditional preparations for battle when colours, or flags, were carried or 'trooped' down the rank so that it could be seen and recognised by the soldiers.
In the 18th century, guards from the royal palaces assembled daily on Horse Guards to 'troop the colours', and in 1748 it was announced that the parade would also mark the Queen's official birthday.
The present Queen's actual birthday was on April 21, when she turned 86.
Meanwhile, the Prince of Wales has been awarded the highest rank in all three military services by the Queen in her Birthday Honours List.
He becomes a Field Marshal, Admiral of the Fleet and Marshal of the Royal Air Force in the honorary promotion.
This is a report by the leading international British and Australian broadcaster SKY TV, 17 June 2010
As the two latest opinion polls confirm the long term trend of increased support for the monarchy, republicans are again divided.
In 'Conservative Republicans bow to the Crown', the leading constitutional lawyer and spokesman for the official Vote Yes Committee in the referendum, Professor Greg Craven, calls on conservative republicans to stop "further destabilising the monarchy..."
In a declaration of war on republicans who would have a general election for the president, he warns that his republican opponents will be the only beneficiaries of such a destabalisation of the monarchy.
It is clear now that the attempts by the republican movement over the last 13 years to paper over these irrevocable divsions have failed totally. This is war. Professor Craven is proposing if not an alliance, a modus vivendi, between conservative republicans and constiutional monarchists.
Former Australian prime minister John Howard has been presented with a rare and exclusive accolade from the Queen, but insists the greatest honour of his public life remains his time in Australia's top job. This report was broadcast by the ABC on 1 June 2012.
AAP reports that during a meeting with the monarch at Buckingham Palace Mr Howard, received the insignia of a member of the Order of Merit, a credit for which recipients are hand-picked by the Sovereign for their distinguished service.
"It's a very nice honour and I feel particularly touched that I should have received it," Mr Howard told reporters, proudly clutching his medal.
"I am touched by the personal compliment but I also see it very much as a mark of the Queen's great affection and esteem for Australia.
"What I did, of course, I did as an Australian and as prime minister of the country. It was the greatest privilege anybody can have to be prime minister of Australia and I certainly see it very much as a mark of respect for our country."
The Order, of which there can be only 24 living recipients, is also held by Prince Philip, Prince Charles, former British prime minister Margaret Thatcher, broadcaster David Attenborough and playwright Tom Stoppard.
Mr Howard and ecologist Robert May are the only current Australian members of the Order, while opera singer Joan Sutherland and artist Sidney Nolan are among past recipients. Mr Howard was accompanied by his wife Janette and youngest son Richard for Thursday's palace visit.
"The greatest honour I've had in my life, in public life, is to have been prime minister of Australia. That's an honour that can never be surpassed. But as a particular personal honour of this kind, I treasure it," Mr Howard said of his latest award.
Having already been appointed a Companion of the Order of Australia, and receiving the United States Presidential Medal of Freedom, protocol will see the latest honour take precedence on the chest of Australia's 25th prime minister.
"He's too humble to say too much about it, but it means a great deal and it means an enormous amount to us," his son Richard told AAP.
David Flint and Jai Martinkovits discuss the way in which the ABC was persuaded to broadcast to the Australian people the central events of the Diamond Jubilee.
In a Cabinet approved decision, the Barnett government has named Perth's waterfront, Elizabeth Quay.
ACM's Western Australian Convenor, Alex Butterworth notes that the decision is not just necessarily important for The Queen - although it's a nice gesture - but that it is important for Western Australians.
Australians are being denied the opportunity to see the great events of the central weekend of the Diamond Jubilee celebrations in London on 2-5 June.
As the National Broadcaster, the ABC has the role and indeed the duty of broadcasting such great events in the life of the nation to the Australia people
ACM has contacted the ABC calling on their urgent action. Members are signing a petition to the ABC's Managing Director and Board asking them to reverse their programming decision.
Please go to the ACM site to sign the petition
Increasing support for the monarchy and the question of the succession were the subject of the Channel 7 Weekend Sunrise programme after the 8.00am news on Saturday 26 May, 2012.
Professor David Flint from Australians for Constitutional Monarchy and the recently appointed Australian Republican Movement's National Director, Mr. David Morris, debate these issues on national television encouraged by Channel 7's able presenters, Andrew O'Keefe and Samantha Armytage who will be reporting on the Diamond Jubilee functions in London.
This film was made in the fifties for raising funds for St John's Cathedral, Brisbane. It was uploaded by the State Library of Queensland on 24 June 2009. The title reads: "Let Us Build". There are fascinating scenes of Brisbane streets and buildings under construction,of St John's Cathedral, clergymen, priests etc, choir and , church attendees. We see a procession from the Coronation of the Queen, and scenes of St John's Cathedral from the side and full shot.
The film was produced and directed by Alan Campbell.
The 28th anniversary of the adoption of Advance Australia Fair as our national anthem brought out some strange proposals. On the Channel 7 Sunrise programme the former senator Amanda Vanstone called for a new national anthem and coyly reminded anyone who was listening that she had written a song with an "anthemic" tune. ACM's David Flint reminded her that some things should only be changed when it is necessary.This was change fro chnages sake.
The call reminded many of one of the sillierclaims --and there were many --made in the 1999 referendum campaign. This was Senator Vanstone's insistence that she knew that if Sir Robert Menzies were alive, he would be a republican.
In the meantime, with a generous benefactor, the republican movement has filled their long vacant position of national director. He says it's time for Australia to be fully independent and, yes, have an Australian as head of state, an argument which did not impress the voters in 1999. Those who are interested would realise that whenever she travels overseas, the Australian government tells l other countries and international organisations that the Governor-General as head of state. This is very important, because if you are classified as a head of state is that you are entitled to a 21 gun salute on a state visit to another country. This is something which no doubt interests the new national director who was once a diplomat. He used the 28th anniversary to call for a politicians' republic by the time of the Olympic Games in Rio de Janeiro in 2016. He thinks it is important that we have a president in the grandstands in Rio. Would this mean more gold medals? Would you even the more obsessive Republicans claim that some tired old politician would have that effect?
The fact is that very few Australians are lying awake at night wondering who is filling that diplomatic position, head of state. And they probably never will.
When the Argentinian dictators decided to invade the Falklands in 1982, an Australian constitutional lawyer, Dr Paul Gerber, questioned the British title to the islands on ABC television. David Flint, ACM's National Convenor since 1998, challenged that view. The ABC then arranged a televised debate between the two.
David Flint argued that the British occupation from 1833 was fully in accordance with international law. He maintained of this argument in a debate with a Latin American historian from the University of New South Wales, Dr Miguel Bretos.
The original recording above was on tape and has since deteriorated. There is a loss of sound towards the end of the ABC debate, and at the beginning of the second debate on Channel 9, but the sound soon returns.
On reviewing the debates, Professor Flint indicates that he is of exactly the same view which is that Great Britain has a good title under international law to the Falkland Islands, and one superior to any Argentinean claim.
In the meantime, the Argentinian President, Cristina Fernández de Kirchner, used the 30th anniversary of her country's invasion of the Falkland Islands - condemned by the UN Security Council, to rubbish Britain's claims to the south Atlantic territory.
The President declared : "It is absurd to pretend dominion more than 14,000km across the sea.
" It is an injustice in the 21st century that there are still colonial enclaves," Ms Fernández said in a speech in Ushuaia, the capital of the province of Tierra del Fuego to which Argentina says the islands it calls the Malvinas rightfully belong.
The Argentinian government has ramped up a campaign against Britain by asking other South American governments to act against Britain and the Falkland Islands authorities. Some have taken sanctions, such as refusing access to their ports.
Mark Barbeliuk speaks with ACM Executive Director, Jai Martinkovits, about support today for our Constitutional Monarchy and the effect of apathy on this support.
Taken back by the "surprise package", as he describes Jai, Mark is particularly interested to discuss young support for the monarchy and what he thinks is its direction.
"I readily admit that if the question of our nation becoming a republic were put to the Australian people this weekend, it would unfortunately be defeated. It would be defeated because, in recent times, we have not presented our case for reform," admits Matt Thistlethwaite. A Senator for New South Wales, he was speaking on the adjournment debate in the Senate on. 15 March 2012.
Senator Thistlethwaite is emerging as the republican flag bearer among Canberra's politicians.
He opened his speech by congratulating David Morris, the latest national director of the Australian Republican Movement. A benefactor has endowed the republican movement with a generous gift on $100,00 per annum over three years, which has apparently been earmarked to fill a position which had fallen vacant. Mr. Morris is a former diplomat, senior political adviser, senior public servant and, most recently, the government relations director at the University of Sydney.
Described as the "newly crowned head" of the ARM, Mr. Morris says he will "ramp up' a campaign for "full national independence" during the Queen's Diamond Jubilee celebrations. This is unlikely. It recalls the ARM's Professor Warhurst's threat last year to i campaign during the Royal Wedding, which of course did not occur.
Neophyte republicans usually argue that converting to some politicians' republic is necessary for Australia to be independent. They later realise that it is beyond doubt that Australia is a fully independent nation.
Both Mr. Morris and Senator Thistlethwaite predictably advance the argument that only with a republican we have an Australian as head of state. This was argued nine times in the official Yes case which went to every elector in the 1999 referendum. It is not at all surprising that is being argued now and will be argued if they were to be another vote.
Australians for Constitutional Monarchy alone has been consistent in its argument since the nineties that Australia already has an Australian as head of state. There are very sound legal arguments which lead to this conclusion.
Senator Thistlethwaite even relied on a rather tired and misplaced emotional argument that as the father of two young daughters, he despairs that they cannot aspire to be our nation's head of state. Of course they can, but someone who aspires as a child to be our head of state is probably not the sort of person we would want. Our heads of state have been persons who have made some significant contribution to our country, and are invited to become a head of state, and who accept that as a matter of duty and service rather than ambition.
The last thing Australian needs her ambitious young politicians plotting and planning to become our head of state.
It may interest readers to recall that Mr Thistlethwaite, then General Secretary of the NSW Labor Party very competently and courteously chaired a debate between Professor George Williams and myself "Forward the republic" at the Trades Hall on 23 November, 2009.
Senator Thistlethwaite also reminded the Senate of something we thought he should best forget. This was his campaign to abolish all rather rename the oldest public holiday in this country, the Queen's Birthday. But he can't tell us what new name he is proposing. This is a typical Republican approach. Shred the flag, abolish the Queen's Birthday holiday, removed the crown from the constitution, but don't revealed to the people what is to take their place.
This strategy of asking the Australian people to trust the republican politicians with these important questions will just not work.
Greeted by a fanfare of trumpets and guarded by men in plumed helmets, Queen Elizabeth celebrated 60 years on the throne with an address to parliament in Westminster Hall, reports Reuters 'Estelle Shirborn .
The Queen addressed both the Lords and the Commons on 20 March 2012l, an honor reserved only for monarchs and the most illustrious visitors. Since World War Two, Charles de Gaulle, Nelson Mandela, Pope Benedict and Barack Obama are the only non-royals to have enjoyed the privilege.
The hall is the oldest part of the sprawling riverside Palace of Westminster that houses parliament. Its magnificent hammer-beam roof, the largest medieval timber roof in Northern Europe, has survived fires and bombings that destroyed other parts of the palace many times over the centuries.
"Since my accession, I have been a regular visitor to the Palace of Westminster and, at the last count, have had the pleasurable duty of treating with 12 prime ministers," said the Queen, 85, drawing laughter from an audience that included the latest three: Tony Blair, Gordon Brown and David Cameron.
"The happy relationship I have enjoyed with parliament has extended well beyond the more than three and a half thousand bills I have signed into law," said The Queen, who was wearing a pale yellow coat and matching hat.
Relations between monarchs and lawmakers were not always so smooth.
The throne where the Queen sat during Tuesday's ceremony was within inches of the spot where one of her predecessors, King Charles I, was tried for tyranny and treason and sentenced to death in 1649.
Since then, Britain's constitutional monarchy has weathered many storms before the palaces of Buckingham and Westminster settled into a cordial relationship.
Speakers of both houses, in traditional manner, heaped praised the queen's dedication to her subjects at Tuesday's ceremony.
The televised ceremony was precisely choreographed and involved officials with colorful uniforms and titles that have resisted the passage of time.
The Queen's Body Guard of the Yeomen of the Guard marched up the aisle of Westminster Hall with their Renaissance hats and ruffs while the Body Guard of the Honourable Corps of Gentlemen at Arms were also in attendance with their plumed helmets.
The Lord Speaker entered in procession with her Principal Doorkeeper as well as the Gentleman Usher of the Black Rod, while the Queen was escorted by the Lord Great Chamberlain.
She was greeted by a fanfare from the State Trumpeters of the Household Cavalry, perched on a balcony overlooking the hall, and presented with a newly made stained glass window showing her coat of arms, a gift from both houses.
When Mark Arbib resigned as a Senator for New South Wales, a joint sitting of the New South Wales Parliament on 6 March 2012 appointed former NSW Premier, the Hon. Bob Carr to fill the vacancy,
There was no other nomination.
The Constitution requires that the replacement senator come from the same party as the departing senator and remain so up to the time the replacement senator takes his or her place.
Here on 13 March 2012, the President of the Senate recites the events leading to the appointment of Senator-elect Carr is admitted.
He is invited to swear the Oath of Allegience to The Queen, Her Heirs and Successors which he does.
On the 60th anniversary of the Accession of the Queen, 6 February 2012, Prime Minister Gillard speaks on behalf of the Australian nation. She will make a more detailed announcement to Parliament on the following day.
Selina Edmonds, Royal Correspondent of the Australian national news broadcaster, Sky television, interviews Professor David Flint on the relevance to Australia and the Commonwealth of the Diamond Jubilee.
On 6 February, 2012 the Prime Minister Julia Gillard moved that the Australian Parliament congratulate her Majesty the Queen on the Diamond Jubilee, 60 years from her accession to the throne. Ms Gillard spoke warmly of The Queen and her role in the Australian constitutional system.
The Prim minister informed the Parliament that the Australian Government had pledged up to $5 million to The Queen Elizabeth Diamond Jubilee Trust, as part of Australia's commemoration of the Diamond Jubilee.
The Prime Minister has written to the Premiers and Chief Ministers encouraging them collectively to match the Commonwealth's contribution.
The Prime Minister will also appoint an eminent Australian to spearhead private sector fundraising for the Trust.
The Trust, which was announced by UK Prime Minister Cameron at the Commonwealth Heads of Government Meeting in Perth in October 2011, was launched officially in the UK on 6 February.
Through its grant-making activities, the Trust will create an enduring tribute to Her Majesty The Queen by supporting charitable projects and organisations across the Commonwealth.
The Trust is chaired by former UK Prime Minister Sir John Major. Sir John has said the Trust will place great emphasis on enriching the lives of individuals, by focusing on areas such as the tackling of curable disease the promotion of all forms of education and culture.
Australia's contribution to the Trust will go to development-related projects that will create a lasting legacy in honour of Her Majesty The Queen's Diamond Jubilee.
The Trust will undertake fund-raising activities through 2012 and is not expected to begin disbursement of funds until 2013.
The Government will also recognise the Diamond Jubilee in other ways:
The Prime Minister will light a Jubilee Beacon on Parliament House on 4 June.
Australia Post will issue a Jubilee stamp.
The Royal Mint will issue a Jubilee coin.
An east-west road in the Parliamentary Zone will be renamed "Queen Elizabeth Terrace".
A scholarship will be established focused on women's leadership.
A Jubilee essay competition will be staged.
Their Royal Highnesses The Prince of Wales and The Duchess of Cornwall will visit Australia later this year as part of the Diamond Jubilee celebrations.
The Governor-General will also visit London in June to coincide with the major celebrations in the United Kingdom.
Following a protest which involved the Prime Minister and Leader of the Opposition being rushed away from a Canberra Australia Day ceremony awarding recipients for outstanding bravery, another demonstration the following day was held about the 40 year old Aboriginal Embassy. During this demonstration the Australian Flag was spat on and then burned.
This story featured on news about Australia on the BBC and CNN. A member of the Prime Minister's staff then resigned for what was described as indirectly revealing the whereabouts of the Leader of the Opposition to the demonstrators.
This report was broadcast on Australia's national news channel, Sky News on 27 January 2011
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In this interview Jai Martinkovits, explains as a young Australian why Australia Day is important. He points out that above all it is the birthday of the nation. It is therefore a day on which Australians should be united and not divided.
Professor Flint agrees and laments the fact that at times the official Australia Day Councils (not the community Australia Day Council in Victoria) seem too often to take action which is divisive.
In 2011 the official speaker in NSW was an Englishman, Sir Michael Parkinson. He demanded Australia do what the Australian people had rejected by a landslide in 1999 - become a republic. This certainly made the headlines and divided the country.
This year there has been a release about the no doubt excellent Australia Day speech by Dr.Charles Teo. The advance reports of the speech have been about one thing in his speech - racism in Australia.
Dr Teo has understandably asked that Australians wait to hear his full speech. So why was one aspect promoted?
Australia Day is not the day for a divisive debate, but for unity.
In the meantime, are we approaching the time when it will be a desirable or even an essential requirement for consideration as an Australian of the Year that a candidate be committed to a politicians' republic and to flag change?
Jamaica's new prime minister, Portia Simpson Miller, has said that it is time to reintroduce the death penalty and become some as yet unspecified form of republic.
Speaking at her inaugural address on Friday, Portia Simpson Miller, said her government would "initiate the process of detachment from the monarchy", establishing a republic with a president as head of state, and breaking off links with the former colonial power.
This report by Al Jazeera's Andrew Potter was broadcast on 7 January, 2012.
"I love the Queen. She's a beautiful lady," Ms.Simpson Miller enthused to 10,000 guests on Thursday at the residence of Jamaica's governor-general, the Queen's representative on the island.
Switching to patois, she added: "But I think time come."
Capital punishment is another bone of contention for Jamaica, reports Luke Harding in The Guardian 6 January,2012 . The island has one of the world's highest murder rates, with violent crime a daily occurrence. The Judicial Committee of the Privy Council -- the final court of appeal under the current constitution -- has repeatedly blocked attempts to enforce the death penalty, a move seen as colonial-style foreign meddling.
This week Ms. Simpson Miller also promised to introduce reforms to make the Caribbean court of justice the final appeal court in all criminal matters. The move would repatriate Jamaica's sovereignty fully, she said.
On 29 December the 66-year-old led her centre-left People's National Party (PNP) to a landslide win over the centre-right Jamaica Labour Party, winning 42 of 63 seats.
It is not a foregone conclusion that she will succeed, Laurence Allen, a Jamaican analyst with IHS Global Insight, said: "There is no clear view which way the Jamaican population would vote. It [a referendum] would be a bit of a gamble.
"There is broad sympathy for Jamaica being in full control of its constitutional arrangements and government. But balanced against this is wide and popular respect for the current Queen."
He says that Jamaica also has more urgent problems to deal with: high unemployment, a massive debt to GDP ratio of 130%, and a substantial dependence on tourism from the crisis-hit US.. The island is also a victim of geography, stuck midway between drug-producing countries in the Andes and drug consumers in North America.
"There are so many challenges. It [reform] could well slip down the priority list fairly quickly," Mr. Allen predicted, adding that a referendum was unlikely before 2014/15, somewhere towards the end of the government's five-year term.
In her acceptance speech Ms.Simpson Miller said her government would "ease the burdens and pressures" of sinking living standards and rising poverty, and would pursue a tight fiscal policy while co-operating with the IMF and striving to "balance the books and people's lives". Urging reconciliation she said: "We will seek to make this country one of brothers and sisters, not of rivals and victims."
Her party's overwhelming parliamentary majority is part of a pan-Caribbean trend against incumbent governments, reports Luke Harding. Over the past two years ruling parties have been thrown out of office in Trinidad, St Lucia and Haiti, and forced to share power in Guyana.
Rafal Heydel-Mankoo, Anglo-Canadian royal commentator and editor of Burke's World Orders of Knighthood, discusses the charities Kate Middleton decided to support, as well as the Duchess of Cambridge's upcoming milestone birthday, as she turns 30. This was broadcast by the leading Canadian network, CTV in January, 2012
General de Gaulle honours St. Jeanne d'Arc in this historical extract from "Who does Jeanne d'Arc belong to?" presented by Laurent Delahousse on the leading TV network France 2 broadcast from Paris on 7 January, 2012 on the 600th anniversary of her birth.
A Royalist, she is the national heroine of France and a Catholic saint. Claiming divine guidance, she led the French army against the English to several important victories during the Hundred Years' War, which paved the way for the coronation of King Charles VII.
But she was captured by Burgundian troops their English allies. She was tried for heresy in a show trial before an irregularly constituted ecclesiastical court at Rouen and burned at the stake when she was 19 years old.
But when Pope Callixtus III examined the trial, he pronounced her innocent and declared her a martyr. She was beatified in 1909 and canonized in 1920. With St. Denis, St. Martin of Tours, St. Louis IX, and St. Theresa of Lisieux she is a patron saint of France.
Since Napoleon, French politicians have frequently invoked her memory, including and especially republican politicians.
The report was about the claims by French political leaders for some association with the Saint. In modern times, this appears to be between President Sarkozy and the National Front's Jean Marie Le Pen and his daughter Marine Le Pen.
According to some reports, General de De Gaulle entered into talks with the the Count of Paris with a view to a restoration. That never took place. For a report on the American public radio network,NPR, on this, and on a requiem mass for Louis XVI who was executed during the Reign of Terror, you may go to http://www.npr.org/player/v2/​mediaPlayer.html?action=1&t=1&i​slist=false&id=123012611&m=123​012633
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On New Year's Day, 2012, The Queen has been pleased to appoint former Australian Prime Minister, John Howard and British artist David Hockney, to be members of the Order of Merit.
The Order of Merit, founded by 1902 by King Edward VII, is a special mark of honour conferred by the Sovereign on individuals of exceptional distinction in the arts, learning, sciences and other areas such as public service.
Appointments to the Order are in the Sovereign's personal gift and ministerial advice is not required. The Order is restricted to 24 members as well as additional foreign recipients. It is in the personal gift of The Queen as Sovereign of Australia, New Zealand, Canada, the UK and twelve other countries.
John Howard served as Prime Minister from 1996 to 2007, and was Australia's second longest serving Prime Minister after Sir Robert Menzies.A number of Australians have been members of the Order of Merit: Samuel Alexander, Gilbert Murray, Sir Macfarlane Burnett, Sir Owen Dixon, Lord Florey, Sir Sidney Nolan, Dame Joan Sutherland and Lord May of Oxford.
In interviews with the media including Channel 7, ACM's Professor David Flint congratulated Mr. Howard insisting that his support for the monarchy was probably not the reason for the award. Rather it probably followed his outstanding achievements as one of the nation's leading former prime ministers and one who had attained so much, including the liberation of another country, East Timor. It was his fairness and decency in relation to the republic referendum which would have been noticed , rather restricted campaigning towards the end. Remember he said, the Queen observe the strictest neutrality in relation to the referendum.
In addition it would have been noticed that when he was in opposition he supported policies in which he believed notwithstanding the fact that they were proposed by the government.
In response to a question, Professor Flint suggested suggested a return of knighthoods, as in New Zealand..
On the 10th Anniversary of the 1999 republican referendum landslide, Australia's leading broadcaster Alan Jones AO moves the vote of thanks to former Prime Minister John Howard on the delivery of his address: "The Crowned Republic".
This was at a lunch offered by Australians for Constitutional Monarchy in Sydney's Tattersall's Club on 6 November, 2009. This is the first of two parts.
On the 10th Anniversary of the 1999 republican referendum landslide, Australia's leading broadcaster Alan Jones AO moves the vote of thanks to former Prime Minister John Howard on the delivery of his address: "The Crowned Republic".
This was at a lunch offered by Australians for Constitutional Monarchy in Sydney's Tattersall's Club on 6 November, 2009. This is the second of two parts.
Republicans have claimed that ACM was lying when we mentioned that Malcolm Turnbull had wanted to remove two words from the 1999 referendum question.
The words were "president" and "republic".
A glance at the Hansard report of the Parliamentary Joint Committee on 5 July 1999 shows we are correct.
Now here's the coup de grâce. We have two videos which show we were absolutely accurate. In the first you can clearly hear Mr. Turnbull proposing an amended question in which the words are deleted. In the second he is challenged about this by a leading republican.
Clearly confused by his proposal to remove the two words, the 'passionate' republican MP Linda Roxon, now Attorney General in the Gillard Government, pins Malcolm Turnbull down at the hearing:
I have noticed that in your suggested change you have also dropped the reference to a republic....The other thing is that I have noticed you use 'Australia's head of state', rather than 'President'.....
Mr. Turnbull gives a long, convoluted and entirely unconvincing answer. It is clear that he wants the two words removed. But this does not convince his supporters who are upset by this.
His proposal was greeted by a torrent of ridicule and condemnation, not by monarchists, but by his republican supporters.
In the meantime, talk back radio went into overdrive.
"Turnbull's republic strategy: please don't mention the President," and "Republicans Running Away from Their Republic" screamed The Australian the next morning.
The Canberra Times also heaped ridicule on them. Their headline recalls the BBC comedy, Fawlty Towers.
"Don't mention the republic," they sneered.
Finally Malcolm Turnbull compromised proposing instead that the question refer to the President replacing the Queen as Head of State.
Republicans have claimed that ACM was lying when we mentioned that Malcolm Turnbull had wanted to remove two words from the 1999 referendum question.
The words were "president" and "republic".
A glance at the Hansard report of the Parliamentary Joint Committee on 5 July 1999 shows we are correct.
Now here's the coup de grâce. We have two videos which show we were absolutely accurate. In the first you can clearly hear Mr. Turnbull proposing an amended question in which the words are deleted. In the second he is challenged about this by a leading republican.
Clearly confused by his proposal to remove the two words, the 'passionate' republican MP Linda Roxon, now Attorney General in the Gillard Government, pins Malcolm Turnbull down at the hearing:
I have noticed that in your suggested change you have also dropped the reference to a republic....The other thing is that I have noticed you use 'Australia's head of state', rather than 'President'.....
Mr. Turnbull gives a long, convoluted and entirely unconvincing answer. It is clear that he wants the two words removed. But this does not convince his supporters who are upset by this.
His proposal was greeted by a torrent of ridicule and condemnation, not by monarchists, but by his republican supporters.
In the meantime, talk back radio went into overdrive.
"Turnbull's republic strategy: please don't mention the President," and "Republicans Running Away from Their Republic" screamed The Australian the next morning.
The Canberra Times also heaped ridicule on them. Their headline recalls the BBC comedy, Fawlty Towers.
"Don't mention the republic," they sneered.
Finally Malcolm Turnbull compromised proposing instead that the question refer to the President replacing the Queen as Head of State.
The 2011 Royal Visit to Australia of Her Majesty the Queen and the Duke of Edinburgh was their 16th homecoming. On this occasion, the visit ended with a Commonwealth heads of government meeting in Perth on 2002 and 29 October. The royal couple stayed in Canberra and visited Brisbane and Melbourne and Perth in scenes which recall the reception they received on their first visit in 1954. The final event was a charity barbecue on the shores of the Swan River which was attended by over 120,000 people who came to say farewell to the Queen and the Duke.
The Royal visit was an enormous success, and was testimony to the strong affection Australians have for their Queen and her consort.
The Australian Broadcasting Corporation broadcast the event live across the nation. This was presented by Stephanie Brantz who in the first part interviews the BBC's Nicholas Witchell. This this is in the following parts.
Part 1 -- Introduction
Part 2 --Previous Visits
Part 3 -- The Queen will never abdicate
Part 4 -- The Queen arrives
Part 5 -- To curtsey or not
Part 6- The Welcome
Part 7- The Premier and The Queen
Part 8- Meet and Greet
Part 9- Meet and Greet continued
Part 10- The Departure
The Queen and her children have visited Prince Philip at Papworth Hospital in Cambridgshire, where he is recuperating following treatment for a blocked coronary artery. 's Paul Harrison reports for the leading British TV News broadcaster, Sky News, 25 December 2011
The political crisis in Papua New Guinea is deepening as rival leaders refuse to step down.
Michael Somare was reinstated as Prime Minister by the country's most powerful official on Wednesday.
Somare was earlier replaced while getting medical care abroad.
But his replacement, Peter O'Neill, refuses to accept the decision.
Mr. O'Neill speaks here to international TV broadcaster Al Jazeera in a report on 15 December, 2011
Julia Gillard's new ministry has been sworn in by Governor-General Quentin Bryce at a ceremony in Sydney. This is a report by Ashleigh Gillon broadcast by Sky TV News on 14 December, 2011
The Prince of Wales and Duchess of Cornwall will visit Australia next year for the Queen's Diamond Jubilee. This report was broadcast by Sky News on 14 December 2011
New Zealand Prime Minister John Key's new cabinet is meeting for the first time after ministers were sworn in by Governor-General Sir Jerry Mateparae.
This report was broadcast across Australia and New Zealand by Sky News 0n 14 December, 2011.
Governor-General Sir Jerry Mateparae handed out the warrants for 20 cabinet ministers and eight ministers outside cabinet at a Government House ceremony on Wednesday.
Mr Key formed his government after signing support agreements with ACT, United Future and the Maori Party, which gave him 64 votes in the 121-member parliament.
Parliament meets on Tuesday next week, when MPs will be sworn in, and opens on Wednesday when Sir Jerry will read the speech from the throne setting out the government's legislative agenda. Ministers take oath as PM rejects rift
Constitutional law expert Professor Anne Toomey discusses the political deadlock in Papua New Guinea with the ABC's Virginia Trioli. This was broadcast by the ABC on 15 December, 2011
On the final day of the Danish Royal Visit, the ABC's Stephanie Boulet takes a look at some of the highlights of their jam-packed visit. This was broadcast by ABC News on 26 November, 2011
The Australian Chamber Orchestra has ended its tour of Europe with a concert for Prince Charles in London. This report was broadcast on 13 December 2011 by Sky News.
According to Matt Buchanan and Scott Ellis in The Sydney Morning Herald's Diary (14/12) the orchestra capped off "a rather splendid tou" r with a performance at St James's Palace before Prince Charles --
"...and by all accounts it went rather splendidly. The diary was told the performance with HRH Prince Charles was the final performance after a tour that won rave reviews in Vienna, Amsterdam, London, Antwerp, Luxembourg, Munich, Basil, and erm Birmingham."
"I have been in touch with them overnight and they told me he was absolutely warm and delightful. He was knowledgeable about the music, and asked a lot about the orchestra, and about surfing."
"The orchestra was a bit nervous to be playing in a palace but it was before their patrons and a chance to say thank you."
The Herald reports that Andrew Clements in the Guardian ended his review "... If there's a better chamber Orchestra in the world today, I haven't heard it"
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The Governor-General and other dignatories attended the State Funeral of Sir Zelman Cowen in Melbourne on 12 December 2011. This report was broadcast across the nation by ABC TV news.
Australian astronomer Professor Brian Schmidt has received the Nobel Prize for physics at a formal ceremony in Stockholm..
The physics prize was awarded to Professor Schmidt and Americans Saul Perlmutter and Adam Riess for their discovery that the expansion of the universe is accelerating.
"It's an amazing honour and I've been really nervous about being bestowed with such an honour, it feels like it's beyond belief," he said.
"It's truly an honour I will never forget."
The formal event, held as tradition dictates on the anniversary of the death of prize founder Alfred Nobel in 1896, took place at Stockholm's Concert Hall.
Professor Schmidt bowed when he received the prize from His Majesty King Carl Gustaf XVI.
"I'm very happy there was no speaking required on my part," he said.
"I'm in a tuxedo, my father is in a tuxedo for the first time in his life, this is unfamiliar territory enough without me having to speak."
Following Saturday afternoon's ceremony, there was a formal banquet, which the Canberra resident attended along with his wife and two sons.
He was seated at the honorary table with Swedish Crown Princess Victoria.
"Then there's a party afterwards, a dance party organised by students from the universities here in Stockholm. It's called the 'night cap' and goes until 5am," he said.
"I'm not sure we are going to make it for the whole time, but I'll give it a go."
Professor Schmidt said he was thrilled to be joined in Stockholm at the ceremony by members of his research team, whose work had been instrumental in the findings cited for the Nobel win.
Half of the 10 million Swedish krona ($1.5 million) prize money went to Mr Perlmutter, and the other half to Professor Schmidt and Mr Riess.
"They have studied several dozen exploding stars, called supernovae, and discovered that the universe is expanding at an ever-accelerating rate," the Nobel committee said.
"The discovery came as a complete surprise, even to the laureates themselves."
When the prize was announced in October, Professor Schmidt, a citizen of both Australia and the USA, said he may not have become a Nobel winner if he had not met his Australian wife at Harvard and come to live in the country 17 years ago.
"For me, I think being in Australia was absolutely essential for being part of this," he said.
"I came here at the age of 27 and was backed with the resources and the status to run an international team.
"That's a uniquely Australian thing. For me I think if I had stayed in the US this might not have happened.
"I am very grateful to ANU and Australia in general for all the support I got here as a very young person."
This report was broadcast by the ABC News, and appeared on ABC Online on 11 December, 2012
Politicians, past and present have paid tribute to former Governor-General, Sir Zelman Cowen as a man who healed the damaged office of the Governor General. His family has also spoken of their much loved father and grandfather who died in Melbourne, aged 92. This report was broadcast on the national TV network, Channel 10 on its evening news on 8 December, 2011
The 2011 Royal Visit to Australia of Her Majesty the Queen and the Duke of Edinburgh was their 16th homecoming. On this occasion, the visit ended with a Commonwealth heads of government meeting in Perth on 2002 and 29 October. The royal couple stayed in Canberra and visited Brisbane and Melbourne and Perth in scenes which recall the reception they received on their first visit in 1954. The final event was a charity barbecue on the shores of the Swan River which was attended by over 120,000 people who came to say farewell to the Queen and the Duke.
The Royal visit was an enormous success, and was testimony to the strong affection Australians have for their Queen and her consort.
The Australian Broadcasting Corporation broadcast the event live across the nation. This was presented by Stephanie Brantz who in the first part interviews the BBC's Nicholas Witchell. This is in the following parts.
Part 1 -- Introduction
Part 2 --Previous Visits
Part 3 -- The Queen will never abdicate
Part 4 -- The Queen arrives
Part 5 -- To curtsey or not
Part 6- The Welcome
Part 7- The Premier and The Queen
Part 8- Meet and Greet
Part 9- Meet and Greet continued
Part 10- The Departure
The 2011 Royal Visit to Australia of Her Majesty the Queen and the Duke of Edinburgh was their 16th homecoming. On this occasion, the visit ended with a Commonwealth heads of government meeting in Perth on 2002 and 29 October. The royal couple stayed in Canberra and visited Brisbane and Melbourne and Perth in scenes which recall the reception they received on their first visit in 1954. The final event was a charity barbecue on the shores of the Swan River which was attended by over 120,000 people who came to say farewell to the Queen and the Duke.
The Royal visit was an enormous success, and was testimony to the strong affection Australians have for their Queen and her consort.
The Australian Broadcasting Corporation broadcast the event live across the nation. This was presented by Stephanie Brantz who in the first part interviews the BBC's Nicholas Witchell. It consists of the following:
Part 1 -- Introduction
Part 2 --Previous Visits
Part 3 -- The Queen will never abdicate
Part 4 -- The Queen arrives
Part 5 -- To curtsey or not
Part 6- The Welcome
Part 7- The Premier and The Queen
Part 8- Meet and Greet
Part 9- Meet and Greet continued
Part 10- The Departure
The 2011 Royal Visit to Australia of Her Majesty the Queen and the Duke of Edinburgh was their 16th homecoming. On this occasion, the visit ended with a Commonwealth heads of government meeting in Perth on 2002 and 29 October. The royal couple stayed in Canberra and visited Brisbane and Melbourne and Perth in scenes which recall the reception they received on their first visit in 1954. The final event was a charity barbecue on the shores of the Swan River which was attended by over 120,000 people who came to say farewell to the Queen and the Duke.
The Royal visit was an enormous success, and was testimony to the strong affection Australians have for their Queen and her consort.
The Australian Broadcasting Corporation broadcast the event live across the nation. This was presented by Stephanie Brantz who in the first part interviews the BBC's Nicholas Witchell. It consists of the following:-
Part 1 -- Introduction
Part 2 --Previous Visits
Part 3 -- The Queen will never abdicate
Part 4 -- The Queen arrives
Part 5 -- To curtsey or not
Part 6- The Welcome
Part 7- The Premier and The Queen
Part 8- Meet and Greet
Part 9- Meet and Greet continued
Part 10- The Departure
The 2011 Royal Visit to Australia of Her Majesty the Queen and the Duke of Edinburgh was their 16th homecoming. On this occasion, the visit ended with a Commonwealth heads of government meeting in Perth on 2002 and 29 October. The royal couple stayed in Canberra and visited Brisbane and Melbourne and Perth in scenes which recall the reception they received on their first visit in 1954. The final event was a charity barbecue on the shores of the Swan River which was attended by over 120,000 people who came to say farewell to the Queen and the Duke.
The Royal visit was an enormous success, and was testimony to the strong affection Australians have for their Queen and her consort.
The Australian Broadcasting Corporation broadcast the event live across the nation. This was presented by Stephanie Brantz who in the first part interviews the BBC's Nicholas Witchell. It consists of the following:-
Part 1 -- Introduction
Part 2 --Previous Visits
Part 3 -- The Queen will never abdicate
Part 4 -- The Queen arrives
Part 5 -- To curtsey or not
Part 6- The Welcome
Part 7- The Premier and The Queen
Part 8- Meet and Greet
Part 9- Meet and Greet continued
Part 10- The Departure
The 2011 Royal Visit to Australia of Her Majesty the Queen and the Duke of Edinburgh was their 16th homecoming. On this occasion, the visit ended with a Commonwealth heads of government meeting in Perth on 2002 and 29 October. The royal couple stayed in Canberra and visited Brisbane and Melbourne and Perth in scenes which recall the reception they received on their first visit in 1954. The final event was a charity barbecue on the shores of the Swan River which was attended by over 120,000 people who came to say farewell to the Queen and the Duke.
The Royal visit was an enormous success, and was testimony to the strong affection Australians have for their Queen and her consort.
The Australian Broadcasting Corporation broadcast the event live across the nation. This was presented by Stephanie Brantz who in the first part interviews the BBC's Nicholas Witchell. It consists of the following:-
Part 1 -- Introduction
Part 2 --Previous Visits
Part 3 -- The Queen will never abdicate
Part 4 -- The Queen arrives
Part 5 -- To curtsey or not
Part 6- The Welcome
Part 7- The Premier and The Queen
Part 8- Meet and Greet
Part 9- Meet and Greet continued
Part 10- The Departure
The 2011 Royal Visit to Australia of Her Majesty the Queen and the Duke of Edinburgh was their 16th homecoming. On this occasion, the visit ended with a Commonwealth heads of government meeting in Perth on 2002 and 29 October. The royal couple stayed in Canberra and visited Brisbane and Melbourne and Perth in scenes which recall the reception they received on their first visit in 1954. The final event was a charity barbecue on the shores of the Swan River which was attended by over 120,000 people who came to say farewell to the Queen and the Duke.
The Royal visit was an enormous success, and was testimony to the strong affection Australians have for their Queen and her consort.
The Australian Broadcasting Corporation broadcast the event live across the nation. This was presented by Stephanie Brantz who in the first part interviews the BBC's Nicholas Witchell. It consists of the following:-
Part 1 -- Introduction
Part 2 --Previous Visits
Part 3 -- The Queen will never abdicate
Part 4 -- The Queen arrives
Part 5 -- To curtsey or not
Part 6- The Welcome
Part 7- The Premier and The Queen
Part 8- Meet and Greet
Part 9- Meet and Greet continued
Part 10- The Departure
The 2011 Royal Visit to Australia of Her Majesty the Queen and the Duke of Edinburgh was their 16th homecoming. On this occasion, the visit ended with a Commonwealth heads of government meeting in Perth on 2002 and 29 October. The royal couple stayed in Canberra and visited Brisbane and Melbourne and Perth in scenes which recall the reception they received on their first visit in 1954. The final event was a charity barbecue on the shores of the Swan River which was attended by over 120,000 people who came to say farewell to the Queen and the Duke.
The Royal visit was an enormous success, and was testimony to the strong affection Australians have for their Queen and her consort.
The Australian Broadcasting Corporation broadcast the event live across the nation. This was presented by Stephanie Brantz who in the first part interviews the BBC's Nicholas Witchell. It consists of the following:-
Part 1 -- Introduction
Part 2 --Previous Visits
Part 3 -- The Queen will never abdicate
Part 4 -- The Queen arrives
Part 5 -- To curtsey or not
Part 6- The Welcome
Part 7- The Premier and The Queen
Part 8- Meet and Greet
Part 9- Meet and Greet continued
Part 10- The Departure
The 2011 Royal Visit to Australia of Her Majesty the Queen and the Duke of Edinburgh was their 16th homecoming. On this occasion, the visit ended with a Commonwealth heads of government meeting in Perth on 2002 and 29 October. The royal couple stayed in Canberra and visited Brisbane and Melbourne and Perth in scenes which recall the reception they received on their first visit in 1954. The final event was a charity barbecue on the shores of the Swan River which was attended by over 120,000 people who came to say farewell to the Queen and the Duke.
The Royal visit was an enormous success, and was testimony to the strong affection Australians have for their Queen and her consort.
The Australian Broadcasting Corporation broadcast the event live across the nation. This was presented by Stephanie Brantz who in the first part interviews the BBC's Nicholas Witchell. It consists of the following:-
Part 1 -- Introduction
Part 2 --Previous Visits
Part 3 -- The Queen will never abdicate
Part 4 -- The Queen arrives
Part 5 -- To curtsey or not
Part 6- The Welcome
Part 7- The Premier and The Queen
Part 8- Meet and Greet
Part 9- Meet and Greet continued
Part 10- The Departure
The 2011 Royal Visit to Australia of Her Majesty the Queen and the Duke of Edinburgh was their 16th homecoming. On this occasion, the visit ended with a Commonwealth heads of government meeting in Perth on 2002 and 29 October. The royal couple stayed in Canberra and visited Brisbane and Melbourne and Perth in scenes which recall the reception they received on their first visit in 1954. The final event was a charity barbecue on the shores of the Swan River which was attended by over 120,000 people who came to say farewell to the Queen and the Duke.
The Royal visit was an enormous success, and was testimony to the strong affection Australians have for their Queen and her consort.
The Australian Broadcasting Corporation broadcast the event live across the nation. This was presented by Stephanie Brantz who in the first part interviews the BBC's Nicholas Witchell. It consists of the following:-
Part 1 -- Introduction
Part 2 --Previous Visits
Part 3 -- The Queen will never abdicate
Part 4 -- The Queen arrives
Part 5 -- To curtsey or not
Part 6- The Welcome
Part 7- The Premier and The Queen
Part 8- Meet and Greet
Part 9- Meet and Greet continued
Part 10- The Departure
Denmark's Australian born Crown Princess Mary and Prince Frederik visited the Sculpture by the Sea exhibit during a visit to Sydney.
This is one of twelve videos from a broadcast of the ACM and Roy Morgan Research event "State of the Nation - Australia's Constitutional Future: Challenges for the Monarchy in a globally connected world".
This was first broadcast at 10.30am on Monday 14 November on FOXTEL's and AUSTAR's A-PAC Channel 648 and streamed on the internet at http://www.a-pac.tv/
The event was hosted by the Hon David Clarke MLC at Parliament House Sydney on 8 November 2011 on the State of the Australian Nation, and in particular on support for the constitutional monarchy.
Roy Morgan Research is Australia's oldest polling organisation and one of its most influential and respected.
On the invitation of Australians for Constitutional Monarchy, Roy Morgan Research had earlier prepared a survey on trends in public opinion on support for constitutional change since the 1999 referendum.
This was presented at ACM's 12th National Conference held in Melbourne on 8 October 2011, just before the Royal Visit of Her Majesty The Queen and His Royal Highness the Duke of Edinburgh.
The survey concluded that support for a (politicians') republic has been trending down to 34% and was below support for the constitutional monarchy. This was featured on the news in Australia and around the world.
Roy Morgan Research reviewed this at the end of the Royal Visit and prepared a report on support for the constitutional monarchy within this report on the State of the Nation.
This report is essentially about Australians' views on what is important in today's Australia. It covers the most important economic, political, environmental and other issues facing the world and Australia as seen by Australians, including the contentious carbon (or CO2 tax) and the current state of federal politics.
The State of the Nation is in 12 parts:
1. Welcome: Jai Martinkovits, Executive Director of ACM and The Hon David Clark MP.
2. Introduction: Professor David Flint and Gary Morgan, Executive Chairman, Roy Morgan Research.
3. State of the Nation Report: Michele Levine, CEO, Roy Morgan Research.
4. State of the Nation Report, continued: Michele Levine.
5. State of the Nation Report, concluded: Michele Levine.
6. Conversazione: Professor Flint poses questions to Michele Levine and Gary Morgan.
7. Conversazione, concluded: Professor Flint poses questions to Michele Levine and Gary Morgan.
8. Question Time: Michele Levine and Gary Morgan.
9. Question Time, continues: Michele Levine and Gary Morgan.
10. Question Time, continues: Michele Levine and Gary Morgan.
11. Question Time, concludes: Michele Levine and Gary Morgan.
12. Vote of thanks: Christopher Flynn, who contrasts the situation in the European Union.
This is one of twelve videos from a broadcast of the ACM and Roy Morgan Research event "State of the Nation - Australia's Constitutional Future: Challenges for the Monarchy in a globally connected world".
This was first broadcast at 10.30am on Monday 14 November on FOXTEL's and AUSTAR's A-PAC Channel 648 and streamed on the internet at http://www.a-pac.tv/
The event was hosted by the Hon David Clarke MLC at Parliament House Sydney on 8 November 2011 on the State of the Australian Nation, and in particular on support for the constitutional monarchy.
Roy Morgan Research is Australia's oldest polling organisation and one of its most influential and respected.
On the invitation of Australians for Constitutional Monarchy, Roy Morgan Research had earlier prepared a survey on trends in public opinion on support for constitutional change since the 1999 referendum.
This was presented at ACM's 12th National Conference held in Melbourne on 8 October 2011, just before the Royal Visit of Her Majesty The Queen and His Royal Highness the Duke of Edinburgh.
The survey concluded that support for a (politicians') republic has been trending down to 34% and was below support for the constitutional monarchy. This was featured on the news in Australia and around the world.
Roy Morgan Research reviewed this at the end of the Royal Visit and prepared a report on support for the constitutional monarchy within this report on the State of the Nation.
This report is essentially about Australians' views on what is important in today's Australia. It covers the most important economic, political, environmental and other issues facing the world and Australia as seen by Australians, including the contentious carbon (or CO2 tax) and the current state of federal politics.
The State of the Nation is in 12 parts:
1. Welcome: Jai Martinkovits, Executive Director of ACM and The Hon David Clark MP.
2. Introduction: Professor David Flint and Gary Morgan, Executive Chairman, Roy Morgan Research.
3. State of the Nation Report: Michele Levine, CEO, Roy Morgan Research.
4. State of the Nation Report, continued: Michele Levine.
5. State of the Nation Report, concluded: Michele Levine.
6. Conversazione: Professor Flint poses questions to Michele Levine and Gary Morgan.
7. Conversazione, concluded: Professor Flint poses questions to Michele Levine and Gary Morgan.
8. Question Time: Michele Levine and Gary Morgan.
9. Question Time, continues: Michele Levine and Gary Morgan.
10. Question Time, continues: Michele Levine and Gary Morgan.
11. Question Time, concludes: Michele Levine and Gary Morgan.
12. Vote of thanks: Christopher Flynn, who contrasts the situation in the European Union.
This is one of twelve videos from a broadcast of the ACM and Roy Morgan Research event "State of the Nation - Australia's Constitutional Future: Challenges for the Monarchy in a globally connected world".
This was first broadcast at 10.30am on Monday 14 November on FOXTEL's and AUSTAR's A-PAC Channel 648 and streamed on the internet at http://www.a-pac.tv/
The event was hosted by the Hon David Clarke MLC at Parliament House Sydney on 8 November 2011 on the State of the Australian Nation, and in particular on support for the constitutional monarchy.
Roy Morgan Research is Australia's oldest polling organisation and one of its most influential and respected.
On the invitation of Australians for Constitutional Monarchy, Roy Morgan Research had earlier prepared a survey on trends in public opinion on support for constitutional change since the 1999 referendum.
This was presented at ACM's 12th National Conference held in Melbourne on 8 October 2011, just before the Royal Visit of Her Majesty The Queen and His Royal Highness the Duke of Edinburgh.
The survey concluded that support for a (politicians') republic has been trending down to 34% and was below support for the constitutional monarchy. This was featured on the news in Australia and around the world.
Roy Morgan Research reviewed this at the end of the Royal Visit and prepared a report on support for the constitutional monarchy within this report on the State of the Nation.
This report is essentially about Australians' views on what is important in today's Australia. It covers the most important economic, political, environmental and other issues facing the world and Australia as seen by Australians, including the contentious carbon (or CO2 tax) and the current state of federal politics.
The State of the Nation is in 12 parts:
1. Welcome: Jai Martinkovits, Executive Director of ACM and The Hon David Clark MP.
2. Introduction: Professor David Flint and Gary Morgan, Executive Chairman, Roy Morgan Research.
3. State of the Nation Report: Michele Levine, CEO, Roy Morgan Research.
4. State of the Nation Report, continued: Michele Levine.
5. State of the Nation Report, concluded: Michele Levine.
6. Conversazione: Professor Flint poses questions to Michele Levine and Gary Morgan.
7. Conversazione, concluded: Professor Flint poses questions to Michele Levine and Gary Morgan.
8. Question Time: Michele Levine and Gary Morgan.
9. Question Time, continues: Michele Levine and Gary Morgan.
10. Question Time, continues: Michele Levine and Gary Morgan.
11. Question Time, concludes: Michele Levine and Gary Morgan.
12. Vote of thanks: Christopher Flynn, who contrasts the situation in the European Union.
This is one of twelve videos from a broadcast of the ACM and Roy Morgan Research event "State of the Nation - Australia's Constitutional Future: Challenges for the Monarchy in a globally connected world".
This was first broadcast at 10.30am on Monday 14 November on FOXTEL's and AUSTAR's A-PAC Channel 648 and streamed on the internet at http://www.a-pac.tv/
The event was hosted by the Hon David Clarke MLC at Parliament House Sydney on 8 November 2011 on the State of the Australian Nation, and in particular on support for the constitutional monarchy.
Roy Morgan Research is Australia's oldest polling organisation and one of its most influential and respected.
On the invitation of Australians for Constitutional Monarchy, Roy Morgan Research had earlier prepared a survey on trends in public opinion on support for constitutional change since the 1999 referendum.
This was presented at ACM's 12th National Conference held in Melbourne on 8 October 2011, just before the Royal Visit of Her Majesty The Queen and His Royal Highness the Duke of Edinburgh.
The survey concluded that support for a (politicians') republic has been trending down to 34% and was below support for the constitutional monarchy. This was featured on the news in Australia and around the world.
Roy Morgan Research reviewed this at the end of the Royal Visit and prepared a report on support for the constitutional monarchy within this report on the State of the Nation.
This report is essentially about Australians' views on what is important in today's Australia. It covers the most important economic, political, environmental and other issues facing the world and Australia as seen by Australians, including the contentious carbon (or CO2 tax) and the current state of federal politics.
The State of the Nation is in 12 parts:
1. Welcome: Jai Martinkovits, Executive Director of ACM and The Hon David Clark MP.
2. Introduction: Professor David Flint and Gary Morgan, Executive Chairman, Roy Morgan Research.
3. State of the Nation Report: Michele Levine, CEO, Roy Morgan Research.
4. State of the Nation Report, continued: Michele Levine.
5. State of the Nation Report, concluded: Michele Levine.
6. Conversazione: Professor Flint poses questions to Michele Levine and Gary Morgan.
7. Conversazione, concluded: Professor Flint poses questions to Michele Levine and Gary Morgan.
8. Question Time: Michele Levine and Gary Morgan.
9. Question Time, continues: Michele Levine and Gary Morgan.
10. Question Time, continues: Michele Levine and Gary Morgan.
11. Question Time, concludes: Michele Levine and Gary Morgan.
12. Vote of thanks: Christopher Flynn, who contrasts the situation in the European Union.
This is one of twelve videos from a broadcast of the ACM and Roy Morgan Research event "State of the Nation - Australia's Constitutional Future: Challenges for the Monarchy in a globally connected world".
This was first broadcast at 10.30am on Monday 14 November on FOXTEL's and AUSTAR's A-PAC Channel 648 and streamed on the internet at http://www.a-pac.tv/
The event was hosted by the Hon David Clarke MLC at Parliament House Sydney on 8 November 2011 on the State of the Australian Nation, and in particular on support for the constitutional monarchy.
Roy Morgan Research is Australia's oldest polling organisation and one of its most influential and respected.
On the invitation of Australians for Constitutional Monarchy, Roy Morgan Research had earlier prepared a survey on trends in public opinion on support for constitutional change since the 1999 referendum.
This was presented at ACM's 12th National Conference held in Melbourne on 8 October 2011, just before the Royal Visit of Her Majesty The Queen and His Royal Highness the Duke of Edinburgh.
The survey concluded that support for a (politicians') republic has been trending down to 34% and was below support for the constitutional monarchy. This was featured on the news in Australia and around the world.
Roy Morgan Research reviewed this at the end of the Royal Visit and prepared a report on support for the constitutional monarchy within this report on the State of the Nation.
This report is essentially about Australians' views on what is important in today's Australia. It covers the most important economic, political, environmental and other issues facing the world and Australia as seen by Australians, including the contentious carbon (or CO2 tax) and the current state of federal politics.
The State of the Nation is in 12 parts:
1. Welcome: Jai Martinkovits, Executive Director of ACM and The Hon David Clark MP.
2. Introduction: Professor David Flint and Gary Morgan, Executive Chairman, Roy Morgan Research.
3. State of the Nation Report: Michele Levine, CEO, Roy Morgan Research.
4. State of the Nation Report, continued: Michele Levine.
5. State of the Nation Report, concluded: Michele Levine.
6. Conversazione: Professor Flint poses questions to Michele Levine and Gary Morgan.
7. Conversazione, concluded: Professor Flint poses questions to Michele Levine and Gary Morgan.
8. Question Time: Michele Levine and Gary Morgan.
9. Question Time, continues: Michele Levine and Gary Morgan.
10. Question Time, continues: Michele Levine and Gary Morgan.
11. Question Time, concludes: Michele Levine and Gary Morgan.
12. Vote of thanks: Christopher Flynn, who contrasts the situation in the European Union.
This is one of twelve videos from a broadcast of the ACM and Roy Morgan Research event "State of the Nation - Australia's Constitutional Future: Challenges for the Monarchy in a globally connected world".
This was first broadcast at 10.30am on Monday 14 November on FOXTEL's and AUSTAR's A-PAC Channel 648 and streamed on the internet at http://www.a-pac.tv/
The event was hosted by the Hon David Clarke MLC at Parliament House Sydney on 8 November 2011 on the State of the Australian Nation, and in particular on support for the constitutional monarchy.
Roy Morgan Research is Australia's oldest polling organisation and one of its most influential and respected.
On the invitation of Australians for Constitutional Monarchy, Roy Morgan Research had earlier prepared a survey on trends in public opinion on support for constitutional change since the 1999 referendum.
This was presented at ACM's 12th National Conference held in Melbourne on 8 October 2011, just before the Royal Visit of Her Majesty The Queen and His Royal Highness the Duke of Edinburgh.
The survey concluded that support for a (politicians') republic has been trending down to 34% and was below support for the constitutional monarchy. This was featured on the news in Australia and around the world.
Roy Morgan Research reviewed this at the end of the Royal Visit and prepared a report on support for the constitutional monarchy within this report on the State of the Nation.
This report is essentially about Australians' views on what is important in today's Australia. It covers the most important economic, political, environmental and other issues facing the world and Australia as seen by Australians, including the contentious carbon (or CO2 tax) and the current state of federal politics.
The State of the Nation is in 12 parts:
1. Welcome: Jai Martinkovits, Executive Director of ACM and The Hon David Clark MP.
2. Introduction: Professor David Flint and Gary Morgan, Executive Chairman, Roy Morgan Research.
3. State of the Nation Report: Michele Levine, CEO, Roy Morgan Research.
4. State of the Nation Report, continued: Michele Levine.
5. State of the Nation Report, concluded: Michele Levine.
6. Conversazione: Professor Flint poses questions to Michele Levine and Gary Morgan.
7. Conversazione, concluded: Professor Flint poses questions to Michele Levine and Gary Morgan.
8. Question Time: Michele Levine and Gary Morgan.
9. Question Time, continues: Michele Levine and Gary Morgan.
10. Question Time, continues: Michele Levine and Gary Morgan.
11. Question Time, concludes: Michele Levine and Gary Morgan.
12. Vote of thanks: Christopher Flynn, who contrasts the situation in the European Union.
This is one of twelve videos from a broadcast of the ACM and Roy Morgan Research event "State of the Nation - Australia's Constitutional Future: Challenges for the Monarchy in a globally connected world".
This was first broadcast at 10.30am on Monday 14 November on FOXTEL's and AUSTAR's A-PAC Channel 648 and streamed on the internet at http://www.a-pac.tv/
The event was hosted by the Hon David Clarke MLC at Parliament House Sydney on 8 November 2011 on the State of the Australian Nation, and in particular on support for the constitutional monarchy.
Roy Morgan Research is Australia's oldest polling organisation and one of its most influential and respected.
On the invitation of Australians for Constitutional Monarchy, Roy Morgan Research had earlier prepared a survey on trends in public opinion on support for constitutional change since the 1999 referendum.
This was presented at ACM's 12th National Conference held in Melbourne on 8 October 2011, just before the Royal Visit of Her Majesty The Queen and His Royal Highness the Duke of Edinburgh.
The survey concluded that support for a (politicians') republic has been trending down to 34% and was below support for the constitutional monarchy. This was featured on the news in Australia and around the world.
Roy Morgan Research reviewed this at the end of the Royal Visit and prepared a report on support for the constitutional monarchy within this report on the State of the Nation.
This report is essentially about Australians' views on what is important in today's Australia. It covers the most important economic, political, environmental and other issues facing the world and Australia as seen by Australians, including the contentious carbon (or CO2 tax) and the current state of federal politics.
The State of the Nation is in 12 parts:
1. Welcome: Jai Martinkovits, Executive Director of ACM and The Hon David Clark MP.
2. Introduction: Professor David Flint and Gary Morgan, Executive Chairman, Roy Morgan Research.
3. State of the Nation Report: Michele Levine, CEO, Roy Morgan Research.
4. State of the Nation Report, continued: Michele Levine.
5. State of the Nation Report, concluded: Michele Levine.
6. Conversazione: Professor Flint poses questions to Michele Levine and Gary Morgan.
7. Conversazione, concluded: Professor Flint poses questions to Michele Levine and Gary Morgan.
8. Question Time: Michele Levine and Gary Morgan.
9. Question Time, continues: Michele Levine and Gary Morgan.
10. Question Time, continues: Michele Levine and Gary Morgan.
11. Question Time, concludes: Michele Levine and Gary Morgan.
12. Vote of thanks: Christopher Flynn, who contrasts the situation in the European Union.
This is one of twelve videos from a broadcast of the ACM and Roy Morgan Research event "State of the Nation - Australia's Constitutional Future: Challenges for the Monarchy in a globally connected world".
This was first broadcast at 10.30am on Monday 14 November on FOXTEL's and AUSTAR's A-PAC Channel 648 and streamed on the internet at http://www.a-pac.tv/
The event was hosted by the Hon David Clarke MLC at Parliament House Sydney on 8 November 2011 on the State of the Australian Nation, and in particular on support for the constitutional monarchy.
Roy Morgan Research is Australia's oldest polling organisation and one of its most influential and respected.
On the invitation of Australians for Constitutional Monarchy, Roy Morgan Research had earlier prepared a survey on trends in public opinion on support for constitutional change since the 1999 referendum.
This was presented at ACM's 12th National Conference held in Melbourne on 8 October 2011, just before the Royal Visit of Her Majesty The Queen and His Royal Highness the Duke of Edinburgh.
The survey concluded that support for a (politicians') republic has been trending down to 34% and was below support for the constitutional monarchy. This was featured on the news in Australia and around the world.
Roy Morgan Research reviewed this at the end of the Royal Visit and prepared a report on support for the constitutional monarchy within this report on the State of the Nation.
This report is essentially about Australians' views on what is important in today's Australia. It covers the most important economic, political, environmental and other issues facing the world and Australia as seen by Australians, including the contentious carbon (or CO2 tax) and the current state of federal politics.
The State of the Nation is in 12 parts:
1. Welcome: Jai Martinkovits, Executive Director of ACM and The Hon David Clark MP.
2. Introduction: Professor David Flint and Gary Morgan, Executive Chairman, Roy Morgan Research.
3. State of the Nation Report: Michele Levine, CEO, Roy Morgan Research.
4. State of the Nation Report, continued: Michele Levine.
5. State of the Nation Report, concluded: Michele Levine.
6. Conversazione: Professor Flint poses questions to Michele Levine and Gary Morgan.
7. Conversazione, concluded: Professor Flint poses questions to Michele Levine and Gary Morgan.
8. Question Time: Michele Levine and Gary Morgan.
9. Question Time, continues: Michele Levine and Gary Morgan.
10. Question Time, continues: Michele Levine and Gary Morgan.
11. Question Time, concludes: Michele Levine and Gary Morgan.
12. Vote of thanks: Christopher Flynn, who contrasts the situation in the European Union.
This is one of twelve videos from a broadcast of the ACM and Roy Morgan Research event "State of the Nation - Australia's Constitutional Future: Challenges for the Monarchy in a globally connected world".
This was first broadcast at 10.30am on Monday 14 November on FOXTEL's and AUSTAR's A-PAC Channel 648 and streamed on the internet at http://www.a-pac.tv/
The event was hosted by the Hon David Clarke MLC at Parliament House Sydney on 8 November 2011 on the State of the Australian Nation, and in particular on support for the constitutional monarchy.
Roy Morgan Research is Australia's oldest polling organisation and one of its most influential and respected.
On the invitation of Australians for Constitutional Monarchy, Roy Morgan Research had earlier prepared a survey on trends in public opinion on support for constitutional change since the 1999 referendum.
This was presented at ACM's 12th National Conference held in Melbourne on 8 October 2011, just before the Royal Visit of Her Majesty The Queen and His Royal Highness the Duke of Edinburgh.
The survey concluded that support for a (politicians') republic has been trending down to 34% and was below support for the constitutional monarchy. This was featured on the news in Australia and around the world.
Roy Morgan Research reviewed this at the end of the Royal Visit and prepared a report on support for the constitutional monarchy within this report on the State of the Nation.
This report is essentially about Australians' views on what is important in today's Australia. It covers the most important economic, political, environmental and other issues facing the world and Australia as seen by Australians, including the contentious carbon (or CO2 tax) and the current state of federal politics.
The State of the Nation is in 12 parts:
1. Welcome: Jai Martinkovits, Executive Director of ACM and The Hon David Clark MP.
2. Introduction: Professor David Flint and Gary Morgan, Executive Chairman, Roy Morgan Research.
3. State of the Nation Report: Michele Levine, CEO, Roy Morgan Research.
4. State of the Nation Report, continued: Michele Levine.
5. State of the Nation Report, concluded: Michele Levine.
6. Conversazione: Professor Flint poses questions to Michele Levine and Gary Morgan.
7. Conversazione, concluded: Professor Flint poses questions to Michele Levine and Gary Morgan.
8. Question Time: Michele Levine and Gary Morgan.
9. Question Time, continues: Michele Levine and Gary Morgan.
10. Question Time, continues: Michele Levine and Gary Morgan.
11. Question Time, concludes: Michele Levine and Gary Morgan.
12. Vote of thanks: Christopher Flynn, who contrasts the situation in the European Union.
This is one of twelve videos from a broadcast of the ACM and Roy Morgan Research event "State of the Nation - Australia's Constitutional Future: Challenges for the Monarchy in a globally connected world".
This was first broadcast at 10.30am on Monday 14 November on FOXTEL's and AUSTAR's A-PAC Channel 648 and streamed on the internet at http://www.a-pac.tv/
The event was hosted by the Hon David Clarke MLC at Parliament House Sydney on 8 November 2011 on the State of the Australian Nation, and in particular on support for the constitutional monarchy.
Roy Morgan Research is Australia's oldest polling organisation and one of its most influential and respected.
On the invitation of Australians for Constitutional Monarchy, Roy Morgan Research had earlier prepared a survey on trends in public opinion on support for constitutional change since the 1999 referendum.
This was presented at ACM's 12th National Conference held in Melbourne on 8 October 2011, just before the Royal Visit of Her Majesty The Queen and His Royal Highness the Duke of Edinburgh.
The survey concluded that support for a (politicians') republic has been trending down to 34% and was below support for the constitutional monarchy. This was featured on the news in Australia and around the world.
Roy Morgan Research reviewed this at the end of the Royal Visit and prepared a report on support for the constitutional monarchy within this report on the State of the Nation.
This report is essentially about Australians' views on what is important in today's Australia. It covers the most important economic, political, environmental and other issues facing the world and Australia as seen by Australians, including the contentious carbon (or CO2 tax) and the current state of federal politics.
The State of the Nation is in 12 parts:
1. Welcome: Jai Martinkovits, Executive Director of ACM and The Hon David Clark MP.
2. Introduction: Professor David Flint and Gary Morgan, Executive Chairman, Roy Morgan Research.
3. State of the Nation Report: Michele Levine, CEO, Roy Morgan Research.
4. State of the Nation Report, continued: Michele Levine.
5. State of the Nation Report, concluded: Michele Levine.
6. Conversazione: Professor Flint poses questions to Michele Levine and Gary Morgan.
7. Conversazione, concluded: Professor Flint poses questions to Michele Levine and Gary Morgan.
8. Question Time: Michele Levine and Gary Morgan.
9. Question Time, continues: Michele Levine and Gary Morgan.
10. Question Time, continues: Michele Levine and Gary Morgan.
11. Question Time, concludes: Michele Levine and Gary Morgan.
12. Vote of thanks: Christopher Flynn, who contrasts the situation in the European Union.
This is one of twelve videos from a broadcast of the ACM and Roy Morgan Research event "State of the Nation - Australia's Constitutional Future: Challenges for the Monarchy in a globally connected world".
This was first broadcast at 10.30am on Monday 14 November on FOXTEL's and AUSTAR's A-PAC Channel 648 and streamed on the internet at http://www.a-pac.tv/
The event was hosted by the Hon David Clarke MLC at Parliament House Sydney on 8 November 2011 on the State of the Australian Nation, and in particular on support for the constitutional monarchy.
Roy Morgan Research is Australia's oldest polling organisation and one of its most influential and respected.
On the invitation of Australians for Constitutional Monarchy, Roy Morgan Research had earlier prepared a survey on trends in public opinion on support for constitutional change since the 1999 referendum.
This was presented at ACM's 12th National Conference held in Melbourne on 8 October 2011, just before the Royal Visit of Her Majesty The Queen and His Royal Highness the Duke of Edinburgh.
The survey concluded that support for a (politicians') republic has been trending down to 34% and was below support for the constitutional monarchy. This was featured on the news in Australia and around the world.
Roy Morgan Research reviewed this at the end of the Royal Visit and prepared a report on support for the constitutional monarchy within this report on the State of the Nation.
This report is essentially about Australians' views on what is important in today's Australia. It covers the most important economic, political, environmental and other issues facing the world and Australia as seen by Australians, including the contentious carbon (or CO2 tax) and the current state of federal politics.
The State of the Nation is in 12 parts:
1. Welcome: Jai Martinkovits, Executive Director of ACM and The Hon David Clark MP.
2. Introduction: Professor David Flint and Gary Morgan, Executive Chairman, Roy Morgan Research.
3. State of the Nation Report: Michele Levine, CEO, Roy Morgan Research.
4. State of the Nation Report, continued: Michele Levine.
5. State of the Nation Report, concluded: Michele Levine.
6. Conversazione: Professor Flint poses questions to Michele Levine and Gary Morgan.
7. Conversazione, concluded: Professor Flint poses questions to Michele Levine and Gary Morgan.
8. Question Time: Michele Levine and Gary Morgan.
9. Question Time, continues: Michele Levine and Gary Morgan.
10. Question Time, continues: Michele Levine and Gary Morgan.
11. Question Time, concludes: Michele Levine and Gary Morgan.
12. Vote of thanks: Christopher Flynn, who contrasts the situation in the European Union.
This is one of twelve videos from a broadcast of the ACM and Roy Morgan Research event "State of the Nation - Australia's Constitutional Future: Challenges for the Monarchy in a globally connected world".
This was first broadcast at 10.30am on Monday 14 November on FOXTEL's and AUSTAR's A-PAC Channel 648 and streamed on the internet at http://www.a-pac.tv/
The event was hosted by the Hon David Clarke MLC at Parliament House Sydney on 8 November 2011 on the State of the Australian Nation, and in particular on support for the constitutional monarchy.
Roy Morgan Research is Australia's oldest polling organisation and one of its most influential and respected.
On the invitation of Australians for Constitutional Monarchy, Roy Morgan Research had earlier prepared a survey on trends in public opinion on support for constitutional change since the 1999 referendum.
This was presented at ACM's 12th National Conference held in Melbourne on 8 October 2011, just before the Royal Visit of Her Majesty The Queen and His Royal Highness the Duke of Edinburgh.
The survey concluded that support for a (politicians') republic has been trending down to 34% and was below support for the constitutional monarchy. This was featured on the news in Australia and around the world.
Roy Morgan Research reviewed this at the end of the Royal Visit and prepared a report on support for the constitutional monarchy within this report on the State of the Nation.
This report is essentially about Australians' views on what is important in today's Australia. It covers the most important economic, political, environmental and other issues facing the world and Australia as seen by Australians, including the contentious carbon (or CO2 tax) and the current state of federal politics.
The State of the Nation is in 12 parts:
1. Welcome: Jai Martinkovits, Executive Director of ACM and The Hon David Clark MP.
2. Introduction: Professor David Flint and Gary Morgan, Executive Chairman, Roy Morgan Research.
3. State of the Nation Report: Michele Levine, CEO, Roy Morgan Research.
4. State of the Nation Report, continued: Michele Levine.
5. State of the Nation Report, concluded: Michele Levine.
6. Conversazione: Professor Flint poses questions to Michele Levine and Gary Morgan.
7. Conversazione, concluded: Professor Flint poses questions to Michele Levine and Gary Morgan.
8. Question Time: Michele Levine and Gary Morgan.
9. Question Time, continues: Michele Levine and Gary Morgan.
10. Question Time, continues: Michele Levine and Gary Morgan.
11. Question Time, concludes: Michele Levine and Gary Morgan.
12. Vote of thanks: Christopher Flynn, who contrasts the situation in the European Union.
Speaking to an international news agency, Jordan's King Abdullah has called for Bashar al-Assad, the president of Syria, to step down in the interest of the Syrian people.
Jordan has been critical of its northern neighbour Syria's crackdown on anti-government protesters in recent months.
The latest statements will have profound effects for Jordan-Syria relations.
The international news service, Al Jazeera broadcast this report by Nisreen el-Shamayleh in Ammanon on 14 November 2011 .
One of Australia's most decorated soldiers has met with the Queen at Buckingham Palace for a one-on-one private audience, reported the leading Australian national TV broadcaster, SKY News on 16 November, 2011.
Queen Elizabeth asked Australian Army Corporal Ben Roberts-Smith for intimate details of the war in Afghanistan.
Corporal Roberts-Smith received the Victoria Cross in January, after his efforts during an operation in Afghanistan last year when he killed three insurgents who were attacking his patrol.
He says the Queen was 'lovely' and showed interest in what happened on the day his patrol was targeted, and says the monarch is happy with progress in Afghanistan.
Corporal Roberts-Smith says he even passed some of the Queen's famous corgis en route to the meeting, and it's true, they do have the run of the palace.
Paul Keating says Australians must remove the Crown -- their oldest institution - from the constitutional system and shred their Australian flag so that they may be part of Asia.
The former prime minister gives no evidence that the governments and peoples of Asia either expect this or that there would be any advantage in doing so.
Indeed, it is more likely that changing the constitution, abandoning our allegiance to the throne and shredding the national flag in such a craven and infantile act merely to curry favour with foreign powers might receive the contempt which it would so obviously deserve.
When told by the ABC's Leigh Sales that a lot of Australians aren't sold on this prescription, he leans forward and aggressive barks this order:
"They have to get sold on it."
They have to get sold on it.
In 1996, Mr Keating lost the Australian general election in a landslide.
[This is an extract from the 730 program broadcast on the ABC's national television network on 7 November 2011]
Former Prime Minister Paul Keating, speaking here to the Sydney Writers Festival on 30 October 2011, declares that the major "geologic" events in Asia are the reason why Australia must become the republic we would now be had he not lost the lost the 1996 election.
During the course of the interview in front of an audience apparently mainly made up of supporters, he delivers a very personal attack on the Royal Family.
He suggests, with a gesture, that the House of Windsor is incapable of the renewal that former ALP leader and Governor-General Bill Hayden had recently described.
He calls for a move to a politicians' republic on the basis of major "geologic" changes in Asia .
But he does not explain, nor does his audience or interviewer ask just what geologic changes in the structure of the Earth , especially its rocks, soil, and minerals, has to do with Australia making such a major constitutional change.
He believes our trading partners are concerned that we are still attached to a "worn out old monarchy". Apparently trade is no longer about quality, delivery and price.
He confirms that he told The Queen on behalf of the Australian people that the Crown is "an anachronism".
He also attacks the flag as "embarrassing".
He tells Kerry O'Brien that had he been prime minister in 1999 he would have won the referendum which he says went down but "not badly". In fact, the referendum was lost nationally, in all states and 72% of electorates.
Had Mr Keating won the 1996 election, it would have been most unlikely neither that a constitutional convention would have been held. It is doubtful that Mr Keating would have allowed the equal funding of the Yes and No cases. He would not for example allow the appointment of any non-Republicans to the Republic Advisory Committee.
Indeed it is unlikley that the No case would have received any public funding from a Keating government.
I would have thought that this would have only confirmed in the minds of the Australian people that the republicans were up to something and this would have resulted in an even greater No vote.
Mr Keating claims ownership of the 1999 model, apparently approving the significant change Malcolm Turnbull made to it at the Constitutional Convention. This was that the president could be removed without notice, without reason and without any effective appeal
He describes how he had offered the Liberal Party a model which they should have accepted, one where the president retained the governor- general's reserve powers, the Senate could still block supply, and where the president was chosen as a joint sitting.
This was hardly a generous offer. Any change in the reserve powers on the blocking of supply or on the Senate's powers would have been most unlikely to be approved by the Australian people. Both Mr Keating and his predecessor Mr Bob Hawke were well aware of this. That is why they made no attempt whatsoever to initiate changes to these two aspects of the constitution.
In this clip from the Bolt Report (30/10/2011), Andrew Bolt refers to The Queen's recent visit to Australia and the Morgan Poll and Survey unveiled at the recent 12th National Conference of Australians for Constitutional Monarchy.
He explains "How the Queen won". He condemns the republicans as out of touch inner-city elites who propound republicanism merely as a "social marker".
While they call for a republic, leading republicans ensure that they are invited to and dominate at receptions with The Queen.
He illustrates this with a reference to the London based Australian writer Kathy Lette, wife of the republican expatriate Queen's Counsel Geoffrey Robertson.
Having accepted the hospitality of her gracious sovereign, she then delivered a diatribe against the Royal Family on television.
"No class," declares Andrew Bolt.
This confirms a warning often made by ACM -- "Never stand between visiting royalty and Australian republicans, otherwise you will be knocked over in the rush."
He interviews former Foreign Minister Alexander Downer, e described on the programme as a long-time supporter of Australians for Constitutional Monarchy.
Mr Downer says that the continual support of the Crown by Australians is because they understand the need for a stable constitutional system and are suspicious of those who would seek to change this for no good reason.
The Bolt Report is a high rating program broadcast from Channel 10 Sydney, and selected stations of r the 10 Network.
Prince William and Catherine joined Crown Prince Frederik & Crown Princess Mary in Copenhagen to highlight a crucial cause: the crisis in East Africa where millions of children need life-saving assistance because of famine & disease.
They went together to Unicef's Copenhagen Emergency Supply Centre, a warehouse the size of three football pitches that sources, packs & distributes essential supplies for children in East Africa.
There they were briefed about the crisis, helped pack supply kits, and toured the warehouse.
After visiting the Emergency Supply Centre, Prince William & Kate watched as a British Airways plane packed with supplies take off for Africa.
Queen Elizabeth II and Prince Philip have left the country after a 10-day visit culminating in the Commonwealth Heads of Government Meeting.
This was a report by Jane Norma on ABC telvision news broadc
The Queen was welcomed by a large assembly at a garden party in Perth on Thursday 27 October. While broadcasting this, ABC TV 24 Hour News presenter Scott Bevan interviewed ACM's National Convener Prof David Flint, with contributions from Government House by correspondent Andrew O'Connor.
During the course of the interviews, Prof Flint explains why it is unlikely that this will be the last visit by the Queen to Australia. Noting the large assembly at the garden party, he repeats the warning to never stand between republicans and visiting royalty otherwise you will be knocked over in the rush. Welcoming the changes in the succession, he says the republicans would have been ill-advised to try to push their project during the visit. He argues against the view expressed by the Commonwealth Eminent Persons Group that the Commonwealth would become irrelevant if its proposals were not accepted to the letter. How is it, he asks, but the Comoros has higher standards than the United Nations, yet it is not claimed that the United Nations is irrelevant. The Commonwealth will move to suspend members for undemocratic behaviour, and yet governments like Libya under the dictatorship could not only remain a member, but even head the UN human rights body . Unlike a view advanced by one leading foreign affairs commentator, Perth was in fact the right place to hold the Commonwealth Heads of Government Meeting.
Recalling that at one time no one would appear on a current affairs programme without a tie, Professor Flint notes that manners and etiquette evolve. The changes that we may be seen in the conventions relating to or curtseying and bowing out part of the normal evolution.,
The program may be seen in the following nine parts
1 Why this is unlikely to be the last visit.
II Premier's welcome
III Garden Party
IV The succession and politicians' republic
V Clontarf Aboriginal College
VI Commonwealth is relevant
VII Garden Party continued
VIII Perth, right place for CHOGM
IX Curtseys &Walkabouts
The Queen was welcomed by a large assembly at a garden party in Perth on Thursday 27 October. While broadcasting this, ABC TV 24 Hour News presenter Scott Bevan interviewed ACM's National Convener Prof David Flint, with contributions from Government House by correspondent Andrew O'Connor.
During the course of the interviews, Prof Flint explains why it is unlikely that this will be the last visit by the Queen to Australia. Noting the large assembly at the garden party, he repeats the warning to never stand between republicans and visiting royalty otherwise you will be knocked over in the rush. Welcoming the changes in the succession, he says the republicans would have been ill-advised to try to push their project during the visit. He argues against the view expressed by the Commonwealth Eminent Persons Group that the Commonwealth would become irrelevant if its proposals were not accepted to the letter. How is it, he asks, but the Comoros has higher standards than the United Nations, yet it is not claimed that the United Nations is irrelevant. The Commonwealth will move to suspend members for undemocratic behaviour, and yet governments like Libya under the dictatorship could not only remain a member, but even head the UN human rights body . Unlike a view advanced by one leading foreign affairs commentator, Perth was in fact the right place to hold the Commonwealth Heads of Government Meeting.
Recalling that at one time no one would appear on a current affairs programme without a tie, Professor Flint notes that manners and etiquette evolve. The changes that we may be seen in the conventions relating to or curtseying and bowing out part of the normal evolution.,
The program may be seen in the following nine parts
1 Why this is unlikely to be the last visit.
II Premier's welcome
III Garden Party
IV The succession and politicians' republic
V Clontarf Aboriginal College
VI Commonwealth is relevant
VII Garden Party continued
VIII Perth, right place for CHOGM
IX Curtseys &Walkabouts
The Queen was welcomed by a large assembly at a garden party in Perth on Thursday 27 October. While broadcasting this, ABC TV 24 Hour News presenter Scott Bevan interviewed ACM's National Convener Prof David Flint, with contributions from Government House by correspondent Andrew O'Connor.
During the course of the interviews, Prof Flint explains why it is unlikely that this will be the last visit by the Queen to Australia. Noting the large assembly at the garden party, he repeats the warning to never stand between republicans and visiting royalty otherwise you will be knocked over in the rush. Welcoming the changes in the succession, he says the republicans would have been ill-advised to try to push their project during the visit. He argues against the view expressed by the Commonwealth Eminent Persons Group that the Commonwealth would become irrelevant if its proposals were not accepted to the letter. How is it, he asks, but the Comoros has higher standards than the United Nations, yet it is not claimed that the United Nations is irrelevant. The Commonwealth will move to suspend members for undemocratic behaviour, and yet governments like Libya under the dictatorship could not only remain a member, but even head the UN human rights body . Unlike a view advanced by one leading foreign affairs commentator, Perth was in fact the right place to hold the Commonwealth Heads of Government Meeting.
Recalling that at one time no one would appear on a current affairs programme without a tie, Professor Flint notes that manners and etiquette evolve. The changes that we may be seen in the conventions relating to or curtseying and bowing out part of the normal evolution.,
The program may be seen in the following nine parts
1 Why this is unlikely to be the last visit.
II Premier's welcome
III Garden Party
IV The succession and politicians' republic
V Clontarf Aboriginal College
VI Commonwealth is relevant
VII Garden Party continued
VIII Perth, right place for CHOGM
IX Curtseys &Walkabouts
The Queen was welcomed by a large assembly at a garden party in Perth on Thursday 27 October. While broadcasting this, ABC TV 24 Hour News presenter Scott Bevan interviewed ACM's National Convener Prof David Flint, with contributions from Government House by correspondent Andrew O'Connor.
During the course of the interviews, Prof Flint explains why it is unlikely that this will be the last visit by the Queen to Australia. Noting the large assembly at the garden party, he repeats the warning to never stand between republicans and visiting royalty otherwise you will be knocked over in the rush. Welcoming the changes in the succession, he says the republicans would have been ill-advised to try to push their project during the visit. He argues against the view expressed by the Commonwealth Eminent Persons Group that the Commonwealth would become irrelevant if its proposals were not accepted to the letter. How is it, he asks, but the Comoros has higher standards than the United Nations, yet it is not claimed that the United Nations is irrelevant. The Commonwealth will move to suspend members for undemocratic behaviour, and yet governments like Libya under the dictatorship could not only remain a member, but even head the UN human rights body . Unlike a view advanced by one leading foreign affairs commentator, Perth was in fact the right place to hold the Commonwealth Heads of Government Meeting.
Recalling that at one time no one would appear on a current affairs programme without a tie, Professor Flint notes that manners and etiquette evolve. The changes that we may be seen in the conventions relating to or curtseying and bowing out part of the normal evolution.,
The program may be seen in the following nine parts
1 Why this is unlikely to be the last visit.
II Premier's welcome
III Garden Party
IV The succession and politicians' republic
V Clontarf Aboriginal College
VI Commonwealth is relevant
VII Garden Party continued
VIII Perth, right place for CHOGM
IX Curtseys &Walkabouts
The Queen was welcomed by a large assembly at a garden party in Perth on Thursday 27 October. While broadcasting this, ABC TV 24 Hour News presenter Scott Bevan interviewed ACM's National Convener Prof David Flint, with contributions from Government House by correspondent Andrew O'Connor.
During the course of the interviews, Prof Flint explains why it is unlikely that this will be the last visit by the Queen to Australia. Noting the large assembly at the garden party, he repeats the warning to never stand between republicans and visiting royalty otherwise you will be knocked over in the rush. Welcoming the changes in the succession, he says the republicans would have been ill-advised to try to push their project during the visit. He argues against the view expressed by the Commonwealth Eminent Persons Group that the Commonwealth would become irrelevant if its proposals were not accepted to the letter. How is it, he asks, but the Comoros has higher standards than the United Nations, yet it is not claimed that the United Nations is irrelevant. The Commonwealth will move to suspend members for undemocratic behaviour, and yet governments like Libya under the dictatorship could not only remain a member, but even head the UN human rights body . Unlike a view advanced by one leading foreign affairs commentator, Perth was in fact the right place to hold the Commonwealth Heads of Government Meeting.
Recalling that at one time no one would appear on a current affairs programme without a tie, Professor Flint notes that manners and etiquette evolve. The changes that we may be seen in the conventions relating to or curtseying and bowing out part of the normal evolution.,
The program may be seen in the following nine parts
1 Why this is unlikely to be the last visit.
II Premier's welcome
III Garden Party
IV The succession and politicians' republic
V Clontarf Aboriginal College
VI Commonwealth is relevant
VII Garden Party continued
VIII Perth, right place for CHOGM
IX Curtseys &Walkabouts
The Queen was welcomed by a large assembly at a garden party in Perth on Thursday 27 October. While broadcasting this, ABC TV 24 Hour News presenter Scott Bevan interviewed ACM's National Convener Prof David Flint, with contributions from Government House by correspondent Andrew O'Connor.
During the course of the interviews, Prof Flint explains why it is unlikely that this will be the last visit by the Queen to Australia. Noting the large assembly at the garden party, he repeats the warning to never stand between republicans and visiting royalty otherwise you will be knocked over in the rush. Welcoming the changes in the succession, he says the republicans would have been ill-advised to try to push their project during the visit. He argues against the view expressed by the Commonwealth Eminent Persons Group that the Commonwealth would become irrelevant if its proposals were not accepted to the letter. How is it, he asks, but the Comoros has higher standards than the United Nations, yet it is not claimed that the United Nations is irrelevant. The Commonwealth will move to suspend members for undemocratic behaviour, and yet governments like Libya under the dictatorship could not only remain a member, but even head the UN human rights body . Unlike a view advanced by one leading foreign affairs commentator, Perth was in fact the right place to hold the Commonwealth Heads of Government Meeting.
Recalling that at one time no one would appear on a current affairs programme without a tie, Professor Flint notes that manners and etiquette evolve. The changes that we may be seen in the conventions relating to or curtseying and bowing out part of the normal evolution.,
The program may be seen in the following nine parts
1 Why this is unlikely to be the last visit.
II Premier's welcome
III Garden Party
IV The succession and politicians' republic
V Clontarf Aboriginal College
VI Commonwealth is relevant
VII Garden Party continued
VIII Perth, right place for CHOGM
IX Curtseys &Walkabouts
The Queen was welcomed by a large assembly at a garden party in Perth on Thursday 27 October. While broadcasting this, ABC TV 24 Hour News presenter Scott Bevan interviewed ACM's National Convener Prof David Flint, with contributions from Government House by correspondent Andrew O'Connor.
During the course of the interviews, Prof Flint explains why it is unlikely that this will be the last visit by the Queen to Australia. Noting the large assembly at the garden party, he repeats the warning to never stand between republicans and visiting royalty otherwise you will be knocked over in the rush. Welcoming the changes in the succession, he says the republicans would have been ill-advised to try to push their project during the visit. He argues against the view expressed by the Commonwealth Eminent Persons Group that the Commonwealth would become irrelevant if its proposals were not accepted to the letter. How is it, he asks, but the Comoros has higher standards than the United Nations, yet it is not claimed that the United Nations is irrelevant. The Commonwealth will move to suspend members for undemocratic behaviour, and yet governments like Libya under the dictatorship could not only remain a member, but even head the UN human rights body . Unlike a view advanced by one leading foreign affairs commentator, Perth was in fact the right place to hold the Commonwealth Heads of Government Meeting.
Recalling that at one time no one would appear on a current affairs programme without a tie, Professor Flint notes that manners and etiquette evolve. The changes that we may be seen in the conventions relating to or curtseying and bowing out part of the normal evolution.,
The program may be seen in the following nine parts
1 Why this is unlikely to be the last visit.
II Premier's welcome
III Garden Party
IV The succession and politicians' republic
V Clontarf Aboriginal College
VI Commonwealth is relevant
VII Garden Party continued
VIII Perth, right place for CHOGM
IX Curtseys &Walkabouts
The Queen was welcomed by a large assembly at a garden party in Perth on Thursday 27 October. While broadcasting this, ABC TV 24 Hour News presenter Scott Bevan interviewed ACM's National Convener Prof David Flint, with contributions from Government House by correspondent Andrew O'Connor.
During the course of the interviews, Prof Flint explains why it is unlikely that this will be the last visit by the Queen to Australia. Noting the large assembly at the garden party, he repeats the warning to never stand between republicans and visiting royalty otherwise you will be knocked over in the rush. Welcoming the changes in the succession, he says the republicans would have been ill-advised to try to push their project during the visit. He argues against the view expressed by the Commonwealth Eminent Persons Group that the Commonwealth would become irrelevant if its proposals were not accepted to the letter. How is it, he asks, but the Comoros has higher standards than the United Nations, yet it is not claimed that the United Nations is irrelevant. The Commonwealth will move to suspend members for undemocratic behaviour, and yet governments like Libya under the dictatorship could not only remain a member, but even head the UN human rights body . Unlike a view advanced by one leading foreign affairs commentator, Perth was in fact the right place to hold the Commonwealth Heads of Government Meeting.
Recalling that at one time no one would appear on a current affairs programme without a tie, Professor Flint notes that manners and etiquette evolve. The changes that we may be seen in the conventions relating to or curtseying and bowing out part of the normal evolution.,
The program may be seen in the following nine parts
1 Why this is unlikely to be the last visit.
II Premier's welcome
III Garden Party
IV The succession and politicians' republic
V Clontarf Aboriginal College
VI Commonwealth is relevant
VII Garden Party continued
VIII Perth, right place for CHOGM
IX Curtseys &Walkabouts
The Queen was welcomed by a large assembly at a garden party in Perth on Thursday 27 October. While broadcasting this, ABC TV 24 Hour News presenter Scott Bevan interviewed ACM's National Convener Prof David Flint, with contributions from Government House by correspondent Andrew O'Connor.
During the course of the interviews, Prof Flint explains why it is unlikely that this will be the last visit by the Queen to Australia. Noting the large assembly at the garden party, he repeats the warning to never stand between republicans and visiting royalty otherwise you will be knocked over in the rush. Welcoming the changes in the succession, he says the republicans would have been ill-advised to try to push their project during the visit. He argues against the view expressed by the Commonwealth Eminent Persons Group that the Commonwealth would become irrelevant if its proposals were not accepted to the letter. How is it, he asks, but the Comoros has higher standards than the United Nations, yet it is not claimed that the United Nations is irrelevant. The Commonwealth will move to suspend members for undemocratic behaviour, and yet governments like Libya under the dictatorship could not only remain a member, but even head the UN human rights body . Unlike a view advanced by one leading foreign affairs commentator, Perth was in fact the right place to hold the Commonwealth Heads of Government Meeting.
Recalling that at one time no one would appear on a current affairs programme without a tie, Professor Flint notes that manners and etiquette evolve. The changes that we may be seen in the conventions relating to or curtseying and bowing out part of the normal evolution.,
The program may be seen in the following nine parts
1 Why this is unlikely to be the last visit.
II Premier's welcome
III Garden Party
IV The succession and politicians' republic
V Clontarf Aboriginal College
VI Commonwealth is relevant
VII Garden Party continued
VIII Perth, right place for CHOGM
IX Curtseys &Walkabouts
Jai Martinkovits and Natarsha Belling note the extraordinary scenes of people singing God Save the Queen whilst waiting for Her Majesty to pass by.
Melanie Davies points out the overwhelming sense of excitement in Federation Square. Natarsha comments on how close people are bring able to get to the Queen.
Natarsha and Jai discuss the overwhelming scenes of support, where Jai points out that he is not surprised to see such crowds.
Melanie Davies is near the Royal Tram as the Queen passes by. Melanie shares stories of support throughout the morning.
Finalising the broadcast, Jai and Natarsha discuss the scenes of support and the programme for the rest of the Melbourne leg of the Royal Tour.
Jai Martinkovits and Natarsha Belling discuss whether this is likely to be the Queen's last visit to Australia. Jai notes that the Queen's Diamond Jubilee is coming up next year - having been our Sovereign for over half the life of the Commonwealth.
Contemplating the relevance of the republic debate, Natarsha questions Jai on Australians attitude towards our present system of government.
As the first glimpses of the Queen begin to roll in, people can be seen waving Flags and heard cheering her on. Her Majesty taking significant time to make her way down the red carpet, accepting flowers from everyone.
Natarsha shares the amusing story of the tram driver who was called in to her bosses office, thinking she was in trouble. She was then asked if she would drive the Royal Tram - to which she was overjoyed.
Jai Martinkovits pointed out the strong connection between our Australian institutions - the Crown and the Flag.
Natarsha Belling questions Jai on his experience meeting Her Majesty at the Parliamentary Reception in Canberra. Jai noted the unique ability the Queen has to devote her entire attention to someone - despite being in a group setting.
Exploring what happens to the flowers that are given to Her Majesty, it was touching to see the reaction of people in retirement homes that were the beneficiaries.
Amanda Hart comments on the growing sense of anticipation in Federation Square, noting that it at least rivals the crowds in Brisbane.
Again highlighting the huge support for the Monarchy, Amanda Hart interviews some of the young people present on why this occasion appeals to them.
So symbolic of Melbourne, the Queen will then take a ride in a tram down St. Kilda Road, to Government House for a State reception.
Jai Martinkovits highlights the Queen's significant and genuine interest in Australian matters.
Natarsha Belling notes the extraordinary scenes of support for the Queen, particularly among the youth. Jai explains that this is perfectly in line with polling which indicates the strongest support amongst the youth and the elderly.
Her Majesty's sense of service and duty continue with a busy schedule, having public engagements each day.
Jai discusses the non political nature of the Monarchy, a uniting institution. This was also demonstrated by the Parliamentary Reception, addressed by both the Prime Minister and the Leader of the Opposition.
Jai Martinkovits joins Ten News' Natarsha Belling for a special bulletin, covering the Queen's Melbourne leg of the Royal Tour.
Her Majesty reopened the Royal Children's Hospital, a special moment, having opened the hospital in 1963.
Melanie Davies reports on thousands having waited since the early hours of the morning to secure a prime position in Federation Square, hoping to catch a glimpse of Queen as she passes by.
After touring the gallery, Her Majesty will make her way down the lengthy red carpet - greeting the crowds - as she makes her way to the waiting Royal Tram.
With the Commonwealth Heads of Government Meeting to be opened in Perth on Friday, 28 October, The Queen arrived there from Melbourne on Wednesday, 26 October.
Her Majesty had flown there from Canberra earlier that morning .
The Queen had been greeted by large cheering crowds in Melbourne many of whom spontaneously sung God Save the Queen.
The Queen and the Duke of Edinburgh then took the four hour flight across the nation to the Western capital, Perth, no doubt, reminding the foreign media how vast this country is.
This video report was by Selina Edmonds and was broadcast on the national television news broadcaster, Sky News.
Notwithstanding the fact that they had been in two other capitals on the same day, the 85-year-old monarch and her 90-year-old consort, were as sprightly as ever as they came down from the plane after a flight roughly equivalent to a journey from London to Istanbul.
In the meantime, it is finally dawning on the Republican establishment that not only are the Australian people completely uninterested in a politicians' republic, they love their Queen and relish the fact that she provides leadership beyond politics.
God Save the Queen, indeed.
Melbourne turned on a remarkable reception at the Queen on Wednesday, 26 October with enormous crowds in and around Federation Square. There was cheering , and the spontaneous singing of God Save the Queen. This report from Royal Correspondent Celina Edmonds was broadcast on the national news service Sky TV News.
ACM Queensland Convenor, Thomas Bradley, discusses support for our Constitutional Monarchy with QUT News.
The Queen and Prince Phillip visited the War Memorial, inspecting names of Australian dead in Afghanistan.
This report by Cilena Edmonds on Sky News was broadcast on 25 October 2011
This is a report on The Queen's visit to Brisbane on the BBC World News programmes Newsday and Asia Business Report, which is broadcast to more than 300 million households worldwide.
The BBC's Singapore correspondent Rico Hizon asks Professor David Flint about the impact of The Queen's 2011 tour of Australia.
The programme was broadcast in Newsday on 24 October 2011.
Rico Hizon is a Filipino broadcast journalist who anchors the BBC World News programmes Newsday and Asia Business Report, which is broadcast to more than 300 million households worldwide.
Queensland's capital, Brisbane, turned on a warm and loud welcome The Queen and the Duke of Edinburgh on Monday, 24, October, 2011.
Tens of thousands lined the river to see The Queen. She made a special point of seeing victims of the Queensland floods and delivered an address. Asked why she had come to the welcome, one Queenslander replied with complete assurance, "She is my Queen. "
This report was broadcast on the national news network, Channel 9
What is the significance of The Queen's 16th tour of Australia?
This was the question which Channel 10's Political Editor and Bureau Chief in Canberra, Hugh Riminton, posed to Professor David Flint as The Queen's aircraft was on the tarmac at Fairbairn, Canberra. The interview began with a reference to the Governor- General greeting The Queen.
Who, Mr Riminton asked, should curtsy?
The interview was broadcast on Channel 10 during a live broadcast of the welcome to The Queen in Canberra on 19th October, 2011.
It being Sunday, The Queen went to St John's Church and then lunched with guests at Government House. On the following day, The Queen and the Duke of Edinburgh flew to Brisbane. A report from Celina Edmonds broadcast on Sky TV News, 24 October.
For the fourth time in her long reign, The Queen has presented new colours to the Royal Military College of Australia at Duntroon on Saturday 22 October 2011.
Colonel John Simeoni from the RMC told the media that the colours for a military unit are traditionally a rallying point on the battlefield.
He said that the ceremony would be a poignant one for those who have served under the colours.
"The old colours are marched off the parade ground for the very last time," he said.
"Subsequently they are laid up in a sacred place. In this instance that will be the Anzac Chapel here at the Royal Military College."
More than 5000 spectators gathered around the Duntroon parade ground in Canberra to see the ceremony.
The Queen arrived with the Duke of Edinburgh after the trooping of old colours which were then marched off the parade ground to the Scottish lament, Auld Lang Syne. (See Part I)
After her arrival, Her Majesty inspected the troops after which the new colours were blessed by the clergy. (See Part II)
This was followed by the presentation of the colours by the Queen, who then addressed the soldiers. The commanding officer then responded and the new colours were received. (Part III)
"I entrust these colours to you today in the hope you will guard and honour them,'' the Queen said. "The college has held an esteemed position in the training of Australian officers for war and peace time service over the past 100 years," she told the crowd.
"The dedicated and outstanding service your graduates have provided to the nation is a milestone to be celebrated."
The Commandant of the Royal Military College of Australia, Brigadier David Luhrs, said the colours, which were last presented in 1988, are the symbol of the military unit and bear the battle honours granted in recognition of gallant deeds performed by its members.
"The colours are a treasured College possession, they represent the faith of the Monarchy in an institution that has for one hundred years produced Army officers and leaders who have served Australia on the world stage," Brigadier Luhrs said.
In the final part, Part V, The troops advanced in review order. The soldiers then offer three resounding cheers for The Queen. The Queen and the Duke of Edinburgh then left the Royal Military College Duntroon to a Royal Salute.
This is a moving and significant ceremony as the Royal Military College celebrates its 100th anniversary.
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=qtJtBW6y9sQ&feature=player_embedded
For the fourth time in her long reign, The Queen has presented new colours to the Royal Military College of Australia at Duntroon on Saturday 22 October 2011.
Colonel John Simeoni from the RMC told the media that the colours for a military unit are traditionally a rallying point on the battlefield.
He said that the ceremony would be a poignant one for those who have served under the colours.
"The old colours are marched off the parade ground for the very last time," he said.
"Subsequently they are laid up in a sacred place. In this instance that will be the Anzac Chapel here at the Royal Military College."
More than 5000 spectators gathered around the Duntroon parade ground in Canberra to see the ceremony.
The Queen arrived with the Duke of Edinburgh after the trooping of old colours which were then marched off the parade ground to the Scottish lament, Auld Lang Syne. (See Part I)
After her arrival, Her Majesty inspected the troops after which the new colours were blessed by the clergy. (See Part II)
This was followed by the presentation of the colours by the Queen, who then addressed the soldiers. The commanding officer then responded and the new colours were received. (Part III)
"I entrust these colours to you today in the hope you will guard and honour them,'' the Queen said. "The college has held an esteemed position in the training of Australian officers for war and peace time service over the past 100 years," she told the crowd.
"The dedicated and outstanding service your graduates have provided to the nation is a milestone to be celebrated."
The Commandant of the Royal Military College of Australia, Brigadier David Luhrs, said the colours, which were last presented in 1988, are the symbol of the military unit and bear the battle honours granted in recognition of gallant deeds performed by its members.
"The colours are a treasured College possession, they represent the faith of the Monarchy in an institution that has for one hundred years produced Army officers and leaders who have served Australia on the world stage," Brigadier Luhrs said.
In the final part, Part V, The troops advanced in review order. The soldiers then offer three resounding cheers for The Queen. The Queen and the Duke of Edinburgh then left the Royal Military College Duntroon to a Royal Salute.
This is a moving and significant ceremony as the Royal Military College celebrates its 100th anniversary.
For the fourth time in her long reign, The Queen has presented new colours to the Royal Military College of Australia at Duntroon on Saturday 22 October 2011.
Colonel John Simeoni from the RMC told the media that the colours for a military unit are traditionally a rallying point on the battlefield.
He said that the ceremony would be a poignant one for those who have served under the colours.
"The old colours are marched off the parade ground for the very last time," he said.
"Subsequently they are laid up in a sacred place. In this instance that will be the Anzac Chapel here at the Royal Military College."
More than 5000 spectators gathered around the Duntroon parade ground in Canberra to see the ceremony.
The Queen arrived with the Duke of Edinburgh after the trooping of old colours which were then marched off the parade ground to the Scottish lament, Auld Lang Syne. (See Part I)
After her arrival, Her Majesty inspected the troops after which the new colours were blessed by the clergy. (See Part II)
This was followed by the presentation of the colours by the Queen, who then addressed the soldiers. The commanding officer then responded and the new colours were received. (Part III)
"I entrust these colours to you today in the hope you will guard and honour them,'' the Queen said. "The college has held an esteemed position in the training of Australian officers for war and peace time service over the past 100 years," she told the crowd.
"The dedicated and outstanding service your graduates have provided to the nation is a milestone to be celebrated."
The Commandant of the Royal Military College of Australia, Brigadier David Luhrs, said the colours, which were last presented in 1988, are the symbol of the military unit and bear the battle honours granted in recognition of gallant deeds performed by its members.
"The colours are a treasured College possession, they represent the faith of the Monarchy in an institution that has for one hundred years produced Army officers and leaders who have served Australia on the world stage," Brigadier Luhrs said.
In the final part, Part V, The troops advanced in review order. The soldiers then offer three resounding cheers for The Queen. The Queen and the Duke of Edinburgh then left the Royal Military College Duntroon to a Royal Salute.
This is a moving and significant ceremony as the Royal Military College celebrates its 100th anniversary.
For the fourth time in her long reign, The Queen has presented new colours to the Royal Military College of Australia at Duntroon on Saturday 22 October 2011.
Colonel John Simeoni from the RMC told the media that the colours for a military unit are traditionally a rallying point on the battlefield.
He said that the ceremony would be a poignant one for those who have served under the colours.
"The old colours are marched off the parade ground for the very last time," he said.
"Subsequently they are laid up in a sacred place. In this instance that will be the Anzac Chapel here at the Royal Military College."
More than 5000 spectators gathered around the Duntroon parade ground in Canberra to see the ceremony.
The Queen arrived with the Duke of Edinburgh after the trooping of old colours which were then marched off the parade ground to the Scottish lament, Auld Lang Syne. (See Part I)
After her arrival, Her Majesty inspected the troops after which the new colours were blessed by the clergy. (See Part II)
This was followed by the presentation of the colours by the Queen, who then addressed the soldiers. The commanding officer then responded and the new colours were received. (Part III)
"I entrust these colours to you today in the hope you will guard and honour them,'' the Queen said. "The college has held an esteemed position in the training of Australian officers for war and peace time service over the past 100 years," she told the crowd.
"The dedicated and outstanding service your graduates have provided to the nation is a milestone to be celebrated."
The Commandant of the Royal Military College of Australia, Brigadier David Luhrs, said the colours, which were last presented in 1988, are the symbol of the military unit and bear the battle honours granted in recognition of gallant deeds performed by its members.
"The colours are a treasured College possession, they represent the faith of the Monarchy in an institution that has for one hundred years produced Army officers and leaders who have served Australia on the world stage," Brigadier Luhrs said.
In the final part, Part V, The troops advanced in review order. The soldiers then offer three resounding cheers for The Queen. The Queen and the Duke of Edinburgh then left the Royal Military College Duntroon to a Royal Salute.
This is a moving and significant ceremony as the Royal Military College celebrates its 100th anniversary.
Remember John Cleese in the parrot shop. Trying to sell a stuffed parrot , the shopkeeper pronounces those immortal words, "The parrot's not dead. He's only resting "
The remnants of the republican movement are saying: "The Republic's not dead. It's only resting". So, apart from some in the commentariat, the republic has not been much of an issue in this royal visit.
How wonderful it was that Roy Morgan Research demonstrated that support for change to a politicians' republic had fallen to the 30 percentile bracket. And still falling.
But self-described "avowed" republican ( the word used to be "passionate") Chris Kenny will have none of this. The former chief of staff to Malcolm Turnbull raise the issue in Saturday agenda on the national news broadcaster, Sky News (22/10) .
But he met his match with the interviews he conducted the Brisbane rank-and-file who were overwhelmingly in favour of retaining the monarchy -- and credit to Mr Kenny for not finding those interviews.
He also interviews young Tristan Rogers, Queensland chairman of the Monarchist League. Tristan undermines completely the proposition that the monarchy is not democratic, reminding Mr Kenny that the people voted overwhelmingly to retain it in 1999.
Tristan also points out that the republican movement is incapable of explaining what they want. They won't even tell the Australian people what sort of politicians' republic that campaigning for.
Remember John Cleese in the parrot shop. Trying to sell a stuffed parrot , the shopkeeper pronounces those immortal words, "The parrot's not dead. He's only resting "
The remnants of the republican movement as saying: 'is "the Republic's not dead. It's only resting" so, apart from some of the more desperate in the comment area, the republic has not been much of an issue in this royal visit.
How wonderful it was that Roy Morgan Research was able to produce that superb survey at ACM's 12th national conference, which showed that support for Republic is now down in the 30 percentile bracket. And falling .
So it was essential to have some controversy and some conflict. So when the Prime Minister didn't curtsey to The Queen, this became the cause celebre.
Mazoe Ford reports on it on Channel 10, which was broadcast on 20 October. I was asked my views and said I thought the Prime Minister behaved very properly and in accordance with accepted current conventions.
And later, the Prime Minister was to give a superb speech at the Parliamentary welcomed the Queen. Ms Gillard based on this on the Queen's vow made in Capetown when she turned 21 " that her life, whether it be long or short would be dedicated to your service and the service of the great imperial family to which we all belong."
On the third day of the 16th visit Australia, her Majesty Queen Elizabeth II is welcomed to a reception at Parliament House, Canberra, by the Prime Minister, the Hon Julia Gillard.
After a ceremonial fanfare, The Queen enters in the procession into the great Hall at Parliament House where about 700 people are assembled. The Australian Royal Anthem, then the Australian National Anthem are sung.
The Queen is formally welcomed by the Prime Minister and then by Leader of the Opposition, Tony Abbott, the first Executive Director of Australians for Constitutional Monarchy.
The Queen then addresses the nation expressing her admiration for our progress and successes, and her sympathy for the tragedies in our national life.
The event was broadcast by the national TV news service, Sky News on 21 October, 2011, with a commentary by Sky's Royal Correspondent Celina Edmonds.
