The Conversation

There’s a strong case to be made for constitutional monarchies. But there’s no case for one in Australia

The basic defence of constitutional monarchies came from the British writer Walter Bagehot 150 ago. He argued for a separation between the ceremonial and the actual holders of power. It is summed up ...
San Diego Union-Tribune

Australia Day focuses on Black recognition in constitution

CANBERRA, AustraliaCANBERRA, Australia — Australians marked the 235th anniversary of British colonization Thursday with a public holiday that evokes anger at Indigenous injustice, focusing national ...
Time

Australia’s Indigenous Peoples Could Finally Gain Formal Representation in Parliament

Australian Prime Minister Anthony Albanese choked up Thursday as he announced the terms of a referendum that would lead to a profound constitutional change: the creation of a new representative body ...
The Diplomat

Australia Day Focuses Attention on Indigenous Recognition in Constitution

A referendum due later this year would create an Indigenous body known as the Voice to address Parliament on Indigenous issues. Australians marked the 235th anniversary of British colonization ...