The Remains of the Australian Constitution

republican movement began in the early 19 sixties with writings of geffrey dutton and donald horne. The vision we've had for an australian republic has been grounded in a familiar set of arguments that have shifted surprisingly little since then. 22 years after the republic referendum, australian constitution remains frozen,. While the republic, a national political project struggling for relevance in an era of global political crisis, kneels dutifully in the abbey waiting for the queen's casket to be carried down the aisle. If recent poles are any indication at all, the passion for change seems lukewarm at best.