2006-07-29 21:37:04 · 17 answers · asked by ben 1 in Travel ➔ United Kingdom ➔ Other - United Kingdom
No, it is independent.
Despite what Australians believe.
The row they have over becoming a Republic does not involve Britain in any way, just the Australian constitution.
It is a member of the commonwealth. But that's just like being a member of NATO, WTO etc.
The Queen should still open Parliament as she in theory has the same powers in Australia as she does in the UK (effectively none), and she still appoints a Governor for Australia (actually chosen by Australia) who's duties are more like a British Lord Mayor. The Governor will perform the yearly ceremonial duties the Queen cannot do from 1000's of miles away.
When thinking about the Queen in other countries, try to think of her as an individual rather than a representative of Britain. When the British Government gives up ownership rights to foreign territories, the monarch is often be more reluctant. She will hold on for all she's worth.
Therefore the confusion, especially to many Australians.
2006-07-29 21:54:48 · answer #1 · answered by Simon D 5 · 1⤊ 1⤋
Australia belongs to the Aborigines as does New Zealand to the Mauri and America and Canada to the Native Indians.
2006-07-30 00:52:12 · answer #2 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
I live on the, "Up Over", you folks live in the "Down Under" loll.... In other words, the United States and Florida, I guess I need less sun, or maybe more, lolll....
I tried, but yeah I need Lot's of help.... Hahahhaha....
Anyway, it's my understanding that the UK, found Australia, so yes, it use to belong to the UK..
I'm not much good on dates, so I can't tell you when, Austrailia became independent.
Watching films such as the, "Thorn Birds" mini series,(I never tire of this mini series, when they re-run it, it's terrific), many from Ireland came to Australia, as well as English people..
Help me out here folks in Aussie, am I a little bit correct ?
I'll look it up too..
Gday.
2006-07-29 22:07:43 · answer #3 · answered by paula b 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
The Commonwealth of Australia is a constitutional monarchy and has a parliamentary system of government. Queen Elizabeth II is the Queen of Australia, a role that is distinct from her position as monarch of the other Commonwealth Realms.
They used to, but Australia has been independent since 1901. It is in the British commonwealth, but has its own government and foreign policy.
2006-07-29 21:44:19 · answer #4 · answered by T-Bone 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Australia is a member of the British Commonwealth of Nations similar to Canada.
2006-07-29 23:53:37 · answer #5 · answered by fatsausage 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Australia belongs to the indigenous native inhabitants who were there before anyone "discovered" it....and I believe those people to be the Aborigines....
The same can be said for all the countrys in the world... that the country belongs to the indigenous inhabitants.
2006-07-29 22:22:53 · answer #6 · answered by sarch_uk 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
It is a commonwealth nation which kind of belongs to the UK--kind of the same way the US owns Puerto Rico
2006-07-29 21:47:39 · answer #7 · answered by katlvr125 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
hasn,t been British for 105 years, are only tie with Australia is the Quenn as Sovereign. The Governor general is their head of state, and represents the Queen
2006-07-31 00:39:17 · answer #8 · answered by bigjohnwales 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
How dare you ask such a question! Australia is a country all on it's own, it survives by itself. We have to have the British Queen as our head of State but that's as far as it goes, something we are trying to change.
2006-07-29 21:46:21 · answer #9 · answered by pampurredpuss 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
It's not part of the UK, but it is part of the British Commonwealth, and you'll see a picture of Queen Elizabeth on their paper money.
2006-07-29 21:54:21 · answer #10 · answered by ? 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋