forgetyourrestraints_x :
As far as I’m concerned, Australia has no need to become a Republic. The Queen is a historical figure and her position as Head of State is a ceremonial position and nothing more than that. The Queen doesn’t have any say in the politics of the UK, let alone Australia – she’s an aging tourist attraction.
Don’t fix it if it ain’t broke seems a valid phrase here. No matter what banter goes on between the UK and Australia, they are strong allies and friends. Australia becoming a Republic may cause unncessesary tension between between the UK and Australia.
Australia is a soverign-state which in any realistic terms has complete self-rule and the fate of the nation lies entirely in their own hands. The country has largely a British heritage and Queen as Head of State has valid ceremonial perpose – it’s nothing more than remembrance.
Of course, if a referendum is held and the Australian people choose to become a Republic, that is their choice and no one elses.
The Queen doesn’t get involved with any matters of trade, or politics.
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Victor N :
personally i guess Japan is one due to its economic power, its past history as a great power in military, its culture is stable and unique, it only lacks behind in natural resources and a bit in politics. France is a great power too because it is one of the UN permanent member and it got aircraft carrier and it got history as a great power and a culture. on the other hand, what’s so good about australia? apart from being new, big and have resources, australia doesn’t have a culture, does have much history, a small army and navy, economy is not as sound as france and japan that they are usually more advanced in technology and even in industry such as making products out of resources instead of diggin and selling resources like australia. australia can only be a middle power to my thoughts, if it’s small and not an island, it will be worse than vietnam.
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Lauren :
I dont follow politics very well so i just wanted a simple explanation of why Kevin Rudd was voted out of the position and why Gillard is taking over, what party she is in etc.
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Kevin Rudd,
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Melle :
I’m Australian and i’m just curious as to know what the world thinks of Australia and Australian people.For example anything to do with sport,politics,music, media, way of life and the country itself etc
You’re opinions would be greatly appreciated 
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anju k :
I have an assessment task where I have to focus on one or two themes in the media or in politics, which I have to satirise ie. make fun of, find the flaws in that particular area. Im looking for something big in the media over the past month in Australia. Any suggestions?
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JazzyKat :
I’ll be moving to the US from Australia within the next 6 months… my husband is a US citizen.
I don’t know a whole lot about Politics over there but i’m very keen to get more involved and I was wondering how I would go about that.
I’m not a fan of George Bush but I don’t really know anything about his party is he a Republican or Democrat?
What are the differences between those 2 parties?
Is there anywhere I could go to learn more about state and federal politics and how the voting system works?
Thank you for you help
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Victimcrats :
In the United States the term “liberal” is generally synonymous with “socialist” or “communist”. But if you look at European, Asian, and South American countries the term liberal usually means “centre right” or just “centrist”. Why though? “Centre right” and “centrist” don’t match up with the term “liberal” found in the dictionary, plus these parties are usually described as the conservative parties of their countries.
I have two friends, one from Australia and one from Japan, who said that the conservative party in their country is the “liberal democrat party”.
What gives?
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ll_jenny_ll here AND I’M BAC :
This was just written by an American Y/A user :
“Remember the government in Australia will not allow you to own a firearm. They cannot hunt, defend their own property, defend their lives or the lives of their families. ”
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Gun_politics_in_Australia
http://www.yellowpages.com.au/search/postSearchEntry.do?clueType=0&clue=Guns+%26+Ammunition&locationClue=Melbourne&x=0&y=0 <--- Yes Virginia YOU CAN BUY GUNS IN AUSTRALIA
Teekno .. I gave the example of ONE today.. but it is NOT an uncommon claim...
I didn't write ALL americans as I am aware that many are more aware and knowlegdeable .
LOL iceman.. and if I were to be fair.. as i TRY to be... I would have to say SOME PEOPLE make ridiculous claims.. (ie not just SOME americans:) )
errrrrr Kardi .. NO NO NO .. it is NOT difficult to get a license... We just DON'T have the need or want to have a gun .. BUT seeing as though YOU know my nation better than I do ... well what can I say ???
muinghan ~~ but but but it WASN'T the shark .. it was the CIA.. because they thought that the conservative leader was actually a Chinese Agent...
OR was it the Chinese sub picking him up before the CIA could get him .. lol ???
YES STEPHEN AND GUN PLUMBER .. but .. you can't tell some of them that 
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Emperor :
one of the brothers moves to australia and becomes the prime minister and they other brother becomes the president of the USA.
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Why does EVERTHING AMERICA DOES affect Australia?
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ghomie14 :
Wall Street….Government and politics…. IT’S STUPID. And is it true that since America’s economy is so greatly going downhill that soon China will step in as the most powerful nation? And no stupid comments. Quite frankly, i don’t care about your capacity to exercise sarcasm.Express your opinion, yeah…but don’t be rude about it.
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