Australian Journal Of Political Science

Question: Describe about the Australian Journal Of Political Science? Answer: Summary of the article Nationalism and republicanism in Australia: The Evolution of Institutions, Citizenship and Symbols by John Warhurst The article by John Warhurst discusses about the state of Australia, as to what status its symbols, citizens and institutions possess. The article begins with this assumption and revolves around the conflicting question of a republic, which is a nationalist issue for Australia (Warhurst, 1993). This question is considered in the light of the relationship between Australia and Britain. The present political symbols, citizenship and political institutions of Australia closely resemble to that of the British ones and thus seem to have been borrowed from Britain. Moreover, they have been compared to the Monarchy of Britain in the past. All these circumstances have led to a great confusion about republicanism in the public. Although a part of this chaos is real, but a majority of it has been the creation of the political leaders for their selfish means and partisan. While discussing about this issue, this article also refers to the Australian flag, the national anthem and the Australia Ac t 1986. Apart from this, the issue related to the queen of Australia has also been raised and discussed. It has been highlighted in the article that Australians are reluctant to accept someone, who is British as a monarch in their country. In response to such reluctance and opposition, the arguments offered by Smith, Barwick and various other related people in defense are also discussed (Warhurst Mackerras, 2002). At the end of the article, it is concluded that although the flag and the monarchy are unending business, but at the same time assumption cannot be made that Australia becoming republic is highly unavoidable. References: Warhurst, J. (1993). Nationalism and republicanism in Australia: The evolution of institutions, citizenship and symbols.Australian Journal Of Political Science,28(4), 100-120. Warhurst, J., Mackerras, M. (2002).Constitutional politics. St. Lucia: University Queensland Press.