Comrades, to arms!
You might have heard that the Senate is currently holding an inquiry into the prospect of an Australian republic. The committee is currently touring the country, asking people to speak at public hearings.
I doubt they’re going to hear Deborah Foster’s testimony. That’s unfortunate, because her written submission is very interesting (pdf):
I submit that Head of State is not a legal nor a constitutional term…
I submit that the only way to a republic is by revolution.
I submit that there is no need to proceed further with this inquiry. As an elector, I expect it to be terminated.
(Mrs) D. M. Foster.
Short and sweet.
Update: Mrs Foster also made a submission (pdf) to the Joint Committee on Electoral Matters’ Inquiry into the 2001 Election.
Update: A belated hat-tip to the lovely Manas for showing me the revolutionary republican submission.
I just read her submission to the 2001 electoral matters inquiry. I never knew a one page letter could be so confusing, but I think she’s proposing that we just appoint famous people?
Yes, that seems to be the case. I liked her conclusion: “I realize that I am leaving a good deal unsaid here — so I shall add no more.”
It took me a few goes to even work out whether she wanted a republic or not!
A trip around the country to ask people whether we should have a vote on something? JUNKET!
Robert, that line is just…. exquisite.
“”I realize that I am leaving a good deal unsaid here — so I shall add no more.”
aaaghghghgh… almost as good as the curry.