Roadmap for Australian republicans

We should be respectful of the role of the Monarchy in our heritage but overwhelmingly concentrate on our next steps to maturity as a nation-proud of our past but focused on an independent future.

Successful campaigns are like a snowball - as they roll on they get bigger and bigger.

The Republic campaign must get bigger and connect with more Australians.  Republicans must set up talks, attend events and do local media in regional areas.

Finally, the Republican cause needs a national champion, and that champion must be a Prime Minister.

Australia needs a pro-republican Prime Minister if it is going to become one.

Every successful cause has had a leader that can capture public attention, someone who can win hearts and minds and change views. Our cause is no different.

The only successful referendums in Australia are those that have a Prime Minister leading the argument for change. A Prime Minister has a media megaphone like no other person in our nation.

Not since Paul Keating has our nation had a Prime Minister with the necessary passion for a republic required for a successful referendum.

If republicans want a republic they need to begin setting the groundwork now and they need to support a republican candidate for Prime Minister at the next election.

There is nothing inevitable about Australia becoming a republic, so the next time you hear someone say “I’m a republican but…” pull them aside and remind them, nothing worth having ever comes easy.

The campaign needs to begin now and focus on the future.

With the right leadership, message, alliances and hard work we can build a stronger nation as an Australian Republic.