should Australia be a republic

Although my opponent has not put forth their arguments for this round, I will continue. Australia should not become a republic, there are a multitude of reasons which show that the ends would not justify the means if Australia were to become a republic. I will provide reasoning behind why Australia does not require change, how majority of Australians stand on modelling Australia into a republic, why it is illogical and why legally, it is near impossible for Australia to become a republic. 1. Why Australia does not require change: The main concern of those who believe that Australia should be shifted towards being a republic is that there is a false ideology that Australians and Australia as a whole is stripped of more rights than what they could possibly have. However, this is far from the case. The Governor-General, who makes Bills passed in Parliament official Acts of the nation, is elected in the long run by the people. Yet have I heard a compelling argument which shows that Australia becoming a republic would justify the little flaws which are current in the current Government. "If it's not broke, don't fix it". As a nation, Australia is doing well, with substantial protections to the rights of its people. 2. How majority of Australians stand on Australia becoming a republic: Only 39.4% of Australians believe in forming a republic, compared to 41.6% of Australians who are against a republic, whilst 19% have no standing on the matter. . http://news.ninemsn.com.au...Whilst the gap between the percentages of those who do and don't support a republic may be considered slim, the fact that 19% of the Australian population have no position on the matter exemplify that such a matter is the least of worries for a large population of Australians. This is simply because the current system shows no trouble or inconveniences for the average Australian, which further nullifies any requirement for a republic. 3. Why a republic is illogical: As aforementioned, the ends do not justify the means through the process of installing a republic. Stop, and consider all the changes (both time and financially consuming) that would have to be enacted in the process of creating a republic. Forming a republic would involve alterations to things such as the Australian flag, anthem, money and legal system. (A legal system which also involves the doctrine of separation of powers, separating the powers into three separate bodies in order to prevent one whole individual ruling the nation, thus a possible dictatorship). Such processes would prove to be costly, this financing can go towards other areas of genuine Australian concern such as education and healthcare rather than an unnecessary shift of system which many people do not see as being required. 4. It is illegal for Australia to become a republic: Under current provisions of the Australian Constitution, it is made clear that not only is such a move as installing a republic is illegal, but the Monarch would have a mandatory obligation to annul such moves. This is evident in Section 59 of the Constitution . http://catallaxyfiles.com...VOTING ISSUES:PRO has failed to raise an argument to back up any reasoning behind Australia becoming a republic, CON has provided reasonable evidence which negates Australia becoming a republic. Therefore, you ought to vote CONAlthough PRO has not brought any reasoning behind a republic, CON has assumed possible reasoning and has answered such reasons, further nullifying any arguments that may have been raised and proving that a republic is unnecessary.