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There are a few myths about Australia becoming a republic, writes 16-year-old Luke Van Roevan from Melbourne, Australia. No, we would not have to change our flag. Yes, we will still be a part of the Commonwealth. And, yes, we could still compete in the Commonwealth Games. Right now, Australia uses a system of government commonly …

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Proposed changes to Belize’s constitution affecting both the ownership of public utilities and the rights of the judiciary are provoking heated debate in the small Caribbean nation. Phaedra Mohammed-Ali, 16, a Commonwealth Correspondent, offers her perspective on what is at stake. There has been much debate of late in Belize about the Ninth Amendment to …

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Proposed changes to Belize’s constitution affecting both the ownership of public utilities and the rights of the judiciary are provoking heated debate in the small Caribbean nation. Phaedra Mohammed-Ali, 16, a Commonwealth Correspondent, offers her perspective on what is at stake. There has been much debate of late in Belize about the Ninth Amendment to …

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In Britain, the party conference season sees politicians, ordinary party members and grassroots activists meet to discuss national policymaking in front of the national media. But, asks Sam Bayes, 29, a Commonwealth Correspondent from London, how useful are these carefully choreographed events? It’s political party conference season here in the UK. This means that hundreds …

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In Britain, the party conference season sees politicians, ordinary party members and grassroots activists meet to discuss national policymaking in front of the national media. But, asks Sam Bayes, 29, a Commonwealth Correspondent from London, how useful are these carefully choreographed events? It’s political party conference season here in the UK. This means that hundreds …

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World leaders are in Perth on the west coast of Australia this week to take part in the biennial Commonwealth Heads of Government Meeting (CHOGM). As Queen Elizabeth II opens proceedings, Grant Duthie, 18, a Commonwealth Correspondent from the Gold Coast, examines the case against Australia dispatching  with the monarchy. It’s a rare occasion to …

CHOGM 2011: “Queen Elizabeth II and the monarchy in Australia” Read More »

World leaders are in Perth on the west coast of Australia this week to take part in the biennial Commonwealth Heads of Government Meeting (CHOGM). As Queen Elizabeth II opens proceedings, Grant Duthie, 18, a Commonwealth Correspondent from the Gold Coast, examines the case against Australia dispatching  with the monarchy. It’s a rare occasion to …

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World leaders are in Perth on the west coast of Australia this week to take part in the biennial Commonwealth Heads of Government Meeting (CHOGM). Amanda McClintock, 19, a Commonwealth Correspondent from Queensland, reports on one of the key news items: that leaders of countries with Queen Elizabeth II as head of state have opted …

CHOGM 2011: “Attitudes have changed to the Royal succession” Read More »

World leaders are in Perth on the west coast of Australia this week to take part in the biennial Commonwealth Heads of Government Meeting (CHOGM). Amanda McClintock, 19, a Commonwealth Correspondent from Queensland, reports on one of the key news items: that leaders of countries with Queen Elizabeth II as head of state have opted …

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World leaders are in Perth on the west coast of Australia this week to take part in the biennial Commonwealth Heads of Government Meeting (CHOGM). Francis Ventura, 21, a Commonwealth Correspondent from Melbourne, recounts how Saturday unfolded as a day of drama, accusation and industrial action. The second day at the CHOGM leaders’ forum began …

CHOGM 2011: “Failure to establish a commissioner for democracy” Read More »