Last Australian state accepts changes to royal succession

March 16, 2015

According to Seven News:

A bill introduced to federal parliament starts the final step in a complicated process to align the royal succession laws of the Commonwealth and the six sovereign states with that of Britain.

The measure comprises three important reforms to align royal succession laws…

In Australia’s case a legislative “consent and request” approach was taken with each state passing a law asking the Commonwealth to enact legislation for all Australia. All states have now done this.

Debate on the Succession to the Crown Bill 2015 was adjourned.

To read the entire article on Seven News, please click here.

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