What are the key legal and constitutional issues that would arise if Australia attempted to switch from a constitutional monarchy to a republic?
Stephen Gageler writes on the limits of section 128; Anne Twomey on “One In All In” – can a Commonwealth referendum to create a republic also convert State constitutions to a republican form; Sarah Murray examines the “Winterton” minimalist approach, Cheryl Saunders the Direct Election model; Peter Johnston investigates whether republican States can exist in a federal monarchy and Janine Pritchard the reverse – monarchical States in a federal republic; Alan Fenna explores the political science considerations and Jim Thomson the problems posed for drafters.
Chief Justice French dedicates the book to the late George Winterton, Chief Justice Martin introduces it and Greg Craven wraps it all up with characteristic aplomb.
Dedication to George Winterton – Chief Justice Robert French
Velvet to Father of the Republic – A Brother’s TributePeter WintertonIntroductionChief Justice Wayne Martin
Part 1: The Amendment Process
Amending the Commonwealth Constitution Through Section 128 – A Journey Through Its Scope and LimitationsStephen GagelerOne In, All In – The Simultaneous Implementation of a Republic at Commonwealth and State LevelsAnne Twomey
Part 2: Implementing Models
The Minimalist Winterton ModelSarah Murray Beyond MinimalismCheryl Saunders
Part 3: The States Doing It For Themselves
Going it Alone – Republican States Under a Monarchical CommonwealthPeter Johnston Monarchical States under a Republican CommonwealthJanine Pritchard
Part 4: Political Science and Drafting Issues
The Incremental RepublicAlan FennaDrafting Australian Constitutions: Historical Perspectives and Future PathsJames A Thomson
Part V: Conclusion
A Gripping Discussion on the Road to Nowhere?Greg Craven Bibliography of Republican Works of Professor George WintertonJackie McArthur
Table of Cases / Table of Statutes/ Index
