These are two entirely separate issues. Unless I'm mistaken, public support to retain the monarchy has been growing steadily since the 90s, as has support for changing the date of Australia Day. We can have both!

These are two entirely separate issues.

Support for the monarchy has grown significantly since the 90s, I think it would be a massive blunder for any near-future government to revisit the issue (Turnbull was wise to leave it alone during his term).

I had presumed there was a groundswell of support for changing the date of Australia Day (and originally reflected this in my post), but I can't find anything that bears that out. A Guardian/Essential poll in 2017 found 70% of Australians still support retaining 26 January as Australia Day.

So who would be against that?

So who would be against that?

Anyone who knows it's bullshit.

It's somehow both powerless and important, yet also a deeply devastating loss if it fails.


"It's not happening, also its happening and its a good thing"

Anyone who knows it's bullshit.

It's somehow both powerless and unimportant, yet also a deeply devastating loss if it fails.


"It's not happening, also its happening and its a good thing"

Pretty sad about the result, the handling and the politicization of our last referendum.

2 lyrics have bounced around my head these past days.

Bury the rag deep in your face, now is the time for your tears.

There's no such thing as someone else's war
Your creature comforts aren't the only things worth fighting for
Still breathing, it's not too late
We're all carrying one big burden, sharing one fate

I'd love to see an age breakdown of this vote. I feel more and more that country is being held back by retirees.