1. CHRONICLE.
- Author
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WINDSCHUTTLE, KEITH
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PRIME ministers , *IMPERIALISM ,BRITISH colonies ,AUSTRALIAN politics & government, 1945- - Abstract
The article presents the author's views regarding the emergence of debates concerning the decision of Prime Minister Tony Abbott to revive the imperial honours system into the Order of Australia in 2014. It is critical on the reaction of Republican politician Greg Barns and the Labor Party to Abbott's proposal. It discusses the influence of the British Empire to the political, cultural and social conditions of the country.
- Published
- 2014