An Introduction to the
Honorary  
  President

 The Model 
 Apex
 Succession
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The Apex of Government

Above: The present hierarchy of Australian Government, where the King or Queen is sovereign and sits at the apex of government.

Australia became a nation in 1901, through the federation of its six self-governing colonies. During those days of great empires, it was appropriate that the British monarch sat at the apex of the Australian constitutional system.

Today, it is King Charles III who is our Head of State, but times have changed. The British Empire is gone and Australia is independent. In practice, she has no power or influence over Australian affairs.

The King or Queen appoints seven Australians to be her representatives. These distinguished Governors and Governors-General open our parliaments, sign legislation into law and appoint judges and ambassadors. They are often referred to as our constitutional umpires.

Many Australians want to take the final step of independence by removing the King or Queen from our constitution. With the Honorary President Republican Model we may take that step without any risk to our cherished democracy.

Next: The Succession