Copernican Republic

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copernican — Sat, 11 Feb 2006 14:36:31 +0000

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Question 30

copernican — Thu, 09 Feb 2006 16:22:16 +0000

Discussion paper p16

What is the preferred way for a process to move towards an Australian republic?

Question 29

copernican — Thu, 09 Feb 2006 16:21:04 +0000

Discussion paper p16

What is the best way to formulate the details of an appropriate model for a republic? A convention? A parliamentary inquiry? A Constitutional Council of experts?

Question 28

copernican — Thu, 09 Feb 2006 16:18:49 +0000

Discussion paper p16

Should voting for a plebiscite be voluntary or compulsory?

Question 27

copernican — Thu, 09 Feb 2006 16:17:13 +0000

Discussion paper p16

Should there be more than one plebiscite to seek views on broad models? If so, should the plebiscites be concurrent or separated?

Question 26

copernican — Thu, 09 Feb 2006 16:14:38 +0000

Discussion paper p16

Should there be an initial plebiscite to decide whether Australia should become a republic, without deciding on a model for that republic?

Question 25

copernican — Thu, 09 Feb 2006 16:12:27 +0000

Discussion paper p13

What is the best way to deal with the position of the states in a federal Australian republic?

Question 24

copernican — Thu, 09 Feb 2006 16:10:38 +0000

Discussion paper p13

Should the head of state be free to seek constitutional advice from the judiciary and if so, under what circumstances?

Question 23

copernican — Thu, 09 Feb 2006 16:09:01 +0000

Discussion paper p13

Should the head of state have the prerogative of mercy?

Question 22

copernican — Thu, 09 Feb 2006 16:07:28 +0000

Discussion paper p13

Should the head of state have power to appoint and remove federal judges?