Australia’s $5 note, which has borne the face of Queen Elizabeth II since 1992, will be redesigned to reflect Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people’s connection to country and the overturning of terra nullius – a foundational moment in the fight for land rights.
The monarchy is a rubber stamp at best, and a foreign actor at worst (Whitlam Dismissal).
Though I agree, this year may not be the best time. Over the next decade where we cross our t-s and dot our i-s, still a totally good as time as any to become a republic.
Republic doesn’t mean the USA. Thankfully.
We don’t need an executive with way too much power