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September 10, 2004
The young queen naked. The British monarchy stripped of its symbolism and institutional role.
Garry Sheed, Bare Queen, 1995
From the series Encounters with Royalty:
Our national identity was once tied wup with being British subjects not Australian citizens. Now we are Australian citizens.
The problem is not simply one of removing the British monarch. It has more to do with recognizing the Aboriginal people as the original owners of this country and with special rights.
Now that would be a proper departure from colonial origins. It would be a genuine refounding.
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