kurrajong,
I beg to differ.........I have regular contact three families in the USA and all three can't understand why we continue with our current system.
In my view we seem to be afraid to cut the ties with the Monarchy system we have presently.
Yes sure, one might say it has served us well.......and I agree with that notion....but
IMHO.........It's time for we as Australians determine how we want to be governed.
As to what form an Australian republic might take........that's up to you and I and all Australians to determine.
Surely we don't still need mother England to determine our country's destiny.
Of course the three A's within the Liberal party (The nutters) and I'm sure you know who I am referring to here will be fight against any change.
I'll leave you with this..................