Australia broke away from England
With the death of Elizabeth II, the request to find independence from the British monarchy has been raised in the field of Australian politics.
Following the death of the Queen of England, Australian republicans have revived a long-standing debate on ending the country’s dependence on the British monarchy.
According to Reuters news agency, the King of England is the head of Australia and 13 other countries and reigns over them as well, and the British royal family refers to them with the word “realm”, although this role is mainly ceremonial.
For a long time, there has been a debate in Australia whether this country has gained independence from the British monarchy or whether it is still under its shadow as a “territory”.
In 1999, a referendum was held in Australia to become an independent republic from Great Britain, but in that referendum 55% opposed this.
Adam Bunt, a prominent Australian Republican politician and leader of the “Greens” party in this country, said following the death of Elizabeth II: “We honor the memory of her family and all those who loved her,” Reuters wrote. “Now Australia has to move forward.”
He wrote on Twitter: “We need to establish a treaty with the people of the first nations (indigenous Australians) and we need to become a republic.”
After this comment, Bunt was accused by some Australian politicians of disrespecting the Queen of England by raising this issue only hours after her death.
Also, the pro-independence organization “Australian Republican Movement” while expressing its condolences on the death of the Queen of England, announced that the Queen had supported and confirmed the right of Australia to become a completely independent country during the 1999 referendum; “It is up to the Australian people and them alone to decide on this.”
Australian Prime Minister Anthony Albanese, who has previously spoken in support of Australia’s independence plan as a republic, on Friday opposed raising this issue at this stage and said: “Today there is only one important issue and that is paying tribute.” to Queen Elizabeth II.”
