We ask you to sign our petition in support of the State Elected Model (SEM).
Iin brief, ths three step model:
• Candidates - Governments, political parties and 'the people' nominate candidates on a state by state basis
• Election - The electorate of the states and territories choose their representative by direct election
• Selection - The parliamentarians of all the Lower Houses in Australia, State & Federal, (ie our elected represenatives) elect the Australian Head of State in a joint Australia wide sitting.
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Joshua Warrington,
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Dave,
Mungo,
Good concept I'd vote for it. Allow the people to select and then vote in their representatives. Then allow the pollies to choose from the representatives the people give them. Much better than making us choose from their list. The concept of voting off Survivor Style" those they like the least is an excellent idea - I can see people tuned in for Survivor ACT!
sam,
I dont really follow politics however, we as the young Australians are ready for independence.
Josephine Ann Rajanayagam,
We should fast track this. I think it's time Australia & the PM be in a position to make decisions, and move on alongside with the globe after 109 yrs, and asap. Loss of red tape, might also help put us back on track sooner rather than later, and provide a little more 'power and responsibility' for PM and MP's to act expeditiously. This might also bring harmony amongst pollies and bet pollies and us, including businesses, and yet again, with the rest of the world.
Vidondaraja Narayanasamy,
Can't wait, considering the time lapse for govt approvals and decision-making. Let's move on.
Michael Hein,
Fuck the monarchy!
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Ricki Smith,
It's about time. America at the moment is RESTORED REPUBLIC and we should look closely at the unfolding results as this is truly important.
jeffrey wood,
Freedom to choose our own head of state, without interference is not coherent with the motivational intent of a Referendum. Do we have freedom or is it suppressed by the Crown, by the legal barriers imposed on choice?
Petar Bosanac,
In respect to all migrants who live in this country we should cut ties with Britain,however we speak English language and we should keep on with our lifestyle.
vimal,
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Andrew Whitchurch,
The recent royal wedding, where genocidal despots across the world have recieved invites whilst democratically elected leaders have not, emphasises more dramatically than ever that the monarchy will not change and that monarchy is a form of suppression of ordinary people. William had the chance to prove otherwise; he has failed and has no right to any role in the future of the Commonwealth.
Max Messenger,
I do not like Monarchy. Down with Monarchy! UP THE REPUBLIC
corey,
good fucking riddance! Australia will now be a proper country
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