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The Real Debate Is Not Simply About Monarchy vs. Republic

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The Real Debate Is Not Simply About Monarchy vs. Republic
Assistant Minister for the Republic Matt Thistlethwaite shakes hands with Australian Governor-General David Hurley during a swearing-in ceremony at Government House in Canberra, Australia, on June 1, 2022. AAP Image/Lukas Coch
Augusto Zimmermann
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Australia’s newly appointed Prime Minister Anthony Albanese has announced his ministry last week. One of the ministers he has appointed will serve as the “Assistant Minister for the Republic.”

Augusto Zimmermann
Augusto Zimmermann
Ph.D.
Augusto Zimmermann, PhD, LLD, is a professor and head of law at Sheridan Institute of Higher Education in Perth. He is also president of the Western Australian Legal Theory Association and served as a commissioner with the Law Reform Commission of Western Australia from 2012 to 2017. Mr. Zimmermann has authored numerous books, including “Western Legal Theory: History, Concepts and Perspectives" and “Foundations of the Australian Legal System: History, Theory, and Practice.”
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