Q+A

Royalty, a Republic and Truth-Telling (2022x30)

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For most Australians, the Queen is the only monarch they’ve ever known. What does her death mean for the nation? Is now the time to reopen the debate on a republic? If not now, when? As we reflect on the complicated legacy of the monarchy in Australia, a Voice to Parliament is within reach. What does a new king mean for notions of sovereignty in a country where sovereignty itself is contested? How does a democratic nation wrestle with the idea of hereditary rule? A new monarch is about more than symbolism, more than a new head on our coins. King Charles inherits the crown at a time when the world is in flux, democracy is under threat and countries across the Commonwealth are facing significant challenges. What role does royalty play at such a time? Panel: Eric Abetz, Campaign Chairman, Australian Monarchist League; Teela Reid, Wiradjuri and Wailwan lawyer; Simon Longstaff, Executive Director, The Ethics Centre; Sisonke Msimang, Award-winning writer; Ruth Ben-Ghiat, Author & Historian.