Letter

In response to Does the Australian Public Want a Republic

An Australian Republic should include establishment of a Bill of Rights

In response to the article I think two important issues have been overlooked.

Firstly an Australian republic should be based on a new constitution. The current one is not totally fit for purpose - as demonstrated by the recent voice referendum. It was written at a time when Aboriginal people were still considered to be non Christian and sub human, hence their ongoing enslavement.

Secondly, in my view, an Australian Republic should include establishment of a Bill of Rights to apply to all citizens.

— Stephen Webber from Nundah Qld 4012