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Eh, independent is a stretch. Both have the Queen as head of state, and her representative, the governer-general, has some powers. Example of the Queen's repre

by sofixa 5y ago

Eh, independent is a stretch. Both have the Queen as head of state, and her representative, the governer-general, has some powers. Example of the Queen's representative interfering in local politics: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/1975_Australian_constitutional_crisis https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/1975_Australian_constitutional...

throwrqX 5y ago
If Australians so wished they could have voted for a republic and to become fully independent several times yet they have chosen not to so far.
- sofixa 5y ago
  Yes, but that doesn't in any way change the fact that they aren't really independent if an official appointed by a foreign power can dismiss and appoint cabinet ministers at will.
  - throwrqX 5y ago
    Well they are if they can vote to get rid of this official at any time they choose.