Australian Prime Minister revives the Imperial Honours system (Knights & Dames)

[Daltron]

Um.. I live in Australia and it is a common fact that the monarchy system is not well liked. You are referring to a referendum which occurred 15 years ago and since then more changes have occurred.
Yes, I do happen to quote a newspaper poll because it is accurate because as I said previously majority of Australians want to move away from the monarchy. This is a common known fact and has been proven on multiple occasions - I happened to just quote this poll because it was the one that came to mind at first. Even other cabinet members are shocked about this decision as Abbott only consulted senior members of the party not the backbenchers.
In the 21st century we don't need outdated awards which separates the politicians who have accepted office away from the rest of society. The outgoing Governor General has been announced a Dame. Who cares? It is just another fancy name which means jack all. She was a Governor General, well done on her, she doesn't need to be a Dame to be remembered.
This is just a stupid decision. Tony Abbott should be busy facing the real issues rather than making idiotic decisions which would be overruled by the Labor party if they get office in the next election. Also, this serves no purpose to the everyday Australian and isn't going to benefit us in anyway whatsoever.
Previous Liberal PM, John Howard said this system came up whilst he was in office and he thought didn't think it was worthy to bring back. He has also stated that if he was invited to be a Knight he would most likely decline.
Tony Abbott needs to realise that it isn't the 1970s anymore. In 1986 the Dame and Knighthood system was scrapped because it served no good purpose at all. Why bring it back when it wasn't successful in the past?
@Daltron I actually would like to see your thoughts on this

Yes it's common knowledge here in Australia that this was not well received and very few people actually wanted this change.

It's all well and good for someone in a country on the other side of the world try to tell us this is a good idea but in reality they don't really understand that Australian culture and society this day and age does not welcome old traditions like this.

It's pretty clear this government won't last full term and when Labor is back in these stupid changes will be reverted so it's just a matter of time. Abbott has all his priorities wrong and it's hilarious to me when I see people in his own party and ideology grouping disagree with many of the decisions he is making.

Monique I would just ignore Undertaker really, he is not going to look at this Australian issue from an Australian's perspective. Just let him run with his outdated view.

It's incredible that he asks for our thoughts but no no no, if you disagree the current affairs forum turns into the debate forum.

I'll probably get an essay back saying what a horrible person I am for personally attacking him and not agreeing and not providing bias statistics and blah blah blah. If I wanted a debate I will head over to the debate forum thanks. You asked for opinions OP and you got some

Peace out :hand:

[-:Undertaker:-]

Yes it's common knowledge here in Australia that this was not well received and very few people actually wanted this change.

It's all well and good for someone in a country on the other side of the world try to tell us this is a good idea but in reality they don't really understand that Australian culture and society this day and age does not welcome old traditions like this.

I don't believe I have said what the public think on this issue. I merely made a statement of fact on polling regarding the Monarchy, not the restoration of the Knighthoods and Damehoods. Do not misrepresent me & twist reality.

It's pretty clear this government won't last full term and when Labor is back in these stupid changes will be reverted so it's just a matter of time. Abbott has all his priorities wrong and it's hilarious to me when I see people in his own party and ideology grouping disagree with many of the decisions he is making.

You and other radicals on here really do misrepresent the Australian public, first we had the claim above that most of the country wanted rid of the Monarchy and now we have this claim that the Abbott Government (which has a majority last time I checked - something Labor couldn't manage hence why two PMs toppled within a couple of years) is about to fall apart and that somehow the glorious Labor Party with comrade Gillard at the helm is going to sweep to power. Have you even seen the opinion polls? The Liberals/Nationals are polling neck and neck with the Labor Party. The Abbott Government is likely to run to 2017 and serve the full term which gives me great pleasure. Abbott 2017 if he keeps it up.

I know you want your gay marriage legislation socialist paradise but half (if not more) of Australians know better than to believe in fairytales.

Monique I would just ignore Undertaker really, he is not going to look at this Australian issue from an Australian's perspective. Just let him run with his outdated view.

Again with the meaningless outdated jibe.

It's incredible that he asks for our thoughts but no no no, if you disagree the current affairs forum turns into the debate forum.

I'll probably get an essay back saying what a horrible person I am for personally attacking him and not agreeing and not providing bias statistics and blah blah blah. If I wanted a debate I will head over to the debate forum thanks. You asked for opinions OP and you got some

Peace out :hand:

Yeah, and you got my opinion in response. Checkmate!