The Crown: weird, cruel, vacant, effective

The Monarchy is absurd – a concept full of weirdness. And that’s precisely why it works, writes Adelaide lawyer Samuel Joyce.

Let's move to republic while Queen lives: Weatherill

Premier Jay Weatherill says a move to an Australian republic while Queen Elizabeth remains on the throne would be the “ultimate act of respect” for the monarch.

Jay Weatherill and Mike Baird (right) are among the state and territory political leaders supporting a new push for a republic.

State and territory leaders call for an Australian republic

Almost all state and territory leaders have joined forces to call for an Australian head of state in a declaration hatched by the Australian Republican Movement.