BEHRENDT, LARISSA – on the community and government response to natural disasters and flooding that affected Australia J

Such displays of the Australian spirit engender pride, regardless of background, religion and political persuasion. They are unifying… This spirit of leadership should be reflected in our national symbols and one appropriate way to do that is by finally making the changes needed to make Australia a republic… A country’s history does not change because it takes a step forward, but its possibilities for the future do.