Press Release: The British Australian Community (BAC) commends the Presbyterian Church of Australia

The British Australian Community (BAC) commends the Presbyterian Church of Australia for its decision to discontinue the practice of Acknowledgement of Country and Welcome to Country ceremonies during Sunday services.Whilst such practices are seen by some as an inclusive gesture, the BAC asserts to the contrary. The use of the phrase “Welcome to Country” implies that Anglo-Australians need to be welcomed into their own homeland. The implications are arrogant and divisive,...

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The Voice Referendum: An Abridged Statement on Behalf of the British Australian Community

10,100 words The full version of this statement will appear as a Quadrant Online book. A short undocumented version of 1,000 words can be read on this website here.   CONTENTS Executive summary Referendum content Evaluative criteria Context 1: The exclusion of Anglos from the voice debate Context 2: The exclusion of Anglos ethnic politics in general Context 3: The Stolen Commonwealth Stakeholders real, alleged, and ignored Invidious outcomes Improper process Conclusion 1: Referendum...

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President’s Message. The Voice Referendum: A Statement on Behalf of the British Australian Community

The British Australian Community calls on Australians to vote No in the referendum on a “Voice to Parliament”. Some of our criticisms of this proposal have already been made by other commentators. We agree that a constitutionally mandated voice would undermine democracy and the supremacy of federal parliament. It would also establish the ethnic privilege of a small minority, and encourage undemocratic judicial activism. Recognition should not take the form of a constitutional voice....

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The coronation of King Charles III

Today, the 6th of May 2023, Prince Charles will officially be crowned King Charles III. Ascending to the British Throne at age 74, the new monarch takes over the role from Queen Elizabeth who was the nation’s longest serving monarch. Queen Elizabeth was beloved by a great majority of the British people and admired in Australia and around the world. She displayed an extraordinary sense of duty and the decorum befitting her role and managed to remain aloof from politics despite the important...

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