republicanism by stealth: monarchists wary of removal of dames and knights /

Published at 2015-11-02 09:29:28

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Australians for Constitutional Monarchy and Community Action say the prime minister’s move could see a plebiscite on removing the crown altogetherMalcolm Turnbull is introducing republicanism by stealth in Australia by removing knights and dames from the honours system,and could hold a plebiscite on ditching the crown altogether, monarchists maintain warned.
Turnbull on Monday announced that he was scrapping the titles, and reintroduced by his predecessor,Tony Abbott, in March 2014.
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Source: theguardian.com