Republic debate sparks push for local power reform (independentaustralia.net)

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A growing chorus is calling for Australia’s republic conversation to focus less on symbolism and more on empowering local communities through real structural reform, writes Kaijin Solo.

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[-] Zagorath@aussie.zone 4 points 1 month ago

Becoming a republic does not necessitate switching to a presidential system or establishing a politicised constitution (which is, in turn, part of what led to America's activist judiciary).

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