The first, when a president is elected by the parliament. This system is deeply unpopular as it gives even more power to the parliament and politicians. This leaves the people with less power and with no legitimate force to keep politicians in check, as the president would be a lackey to the government, and lack even any symbolic power.

The second option is more popular, this being when the people elect the president. This system is even more flawed than the first. This system would require elections, and elections require money, limiting only the rich, or those back by political parties to run for the job of president. Effectively the president would have political allegiances. Furthermore the President would have immense power due to him/her being voted in by the people. A President may then clash with the government, not allowing the government to run the country, e.g. not passing bills.

I believe many Australians in favour of a republic are only because they want a head of state who lives in Australia, an “Autralian”. This is a fair argument. Which is why I believe Australia should elect and then invite one of our current Princes or Princess to become Australias resident monarch. That will give us a head of state who lives in Australia, and with time have Australian children. This will also give constitutional monarchists what they want, the continued use of a constitution and the stability it provides.