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THE STATES AND A REPUBLIC

This paper is written to provide background information for delegates to the Queensland Constitutional Convention. The themes of the Convention are, firstly, the issues raised for State Constitutions by the pending Commonwealth referendum on a republic and, secondly, the position of State Governors. To assist consideration of these matters by delegates, this paper is divided into the following three parts:

1. State Constitutions generally

2. State Governors

3. The States and a republic

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