A True Australian Head of State
A Proposal for Discussion
by Yogi Rasputan

There has been much talk recently of the need to have an Australian head of state. Most of the talk has lent toward the ideal of republic. The problem with this is that republics have such a bad track record. Yet there are other models to look at and this is one of them.
In 1905 Norway became independent, they decided on a constitutional Monarchy. The problem with this was they didn’t have a monarch, they never did. So they advertised for one. The successful applicant was very popular, formed the foundation of a stable government and his lineage continues to this day.
I am suggesting something similar. We could have a constitutional monarchy with a truly Australian head of state. Some one with no out side loyalties to distract them from a singular dedication to up holding a uniquely Australian ideal. This person could only be found in one segment of contemporary Australian society. The only truly Australian head of state would have to be an Aboriginal.

Applicants would be sought and would have to be considered according to some sort of criteria. I would suggest something along these lines…
Must be a full blood Aboriginal. This would be to start with, it would probably be impractical and certainly unethical to require racial purity for marriage within the royal family.
Must not have any clear party political affiliations.
Must be articulate in English and have a good knowledge of law, politics and history. While maintaining at least some connection with there traditional language and culture. Some consideration will have to be given to the language, as this will be of great cultural significance for at least the term of the monarch’s natural life and probably into the distant future.
Must have a noble stature. Remember this persons face will appear on our coins and stamps in our government offices, schools, police stations, ect ect ect.
It would be convenient if they could demonstrate some noble lineage within there native community. This would give them greater respect amongst the established royalty of the world.
Could be male or female, further the lineage would be carried by the eldest child regardless of gender.
Must be heterosexual, sorry if this is not politically correct, but a queen has to do what a queen has to do.
Any spouse or children would have to be given equal scrutiny. Parents, siblings and even aunts, uncles and cousins would have to be considered.

Remember once the crown is on that’s it. There would have to be a ceremony something like seen in a wedding, “speak now or forever hold your peace”. I doubt the debate would ever end but once the crown is on, it stays on. That’s the whole point in a monarchy.
This would be the ultimate in reconciliation. It would give an inseparable tie between the Aboriginals and the rest of the Australian community. It would give Aboriginals full recognition of their rite full place in Australian society. It would provide a solution that both republicans and monarchists could agree on.
Can you imagine John Howard on his knees swearing allegiance or maybe Pauline Hanson doing the same. Best of all our new monarch can apologize on behalf of the Australian people for all the terrible things done to Aboriginals.
An Australian head of state, a monarchy and an Aboriginal at the highest level of government, what more could we ask for. Of course we would have our knockers, but they would be easily fended off with cries of “racist”.