You have also dismissed the idea of a peoples' convention, which sounds good to people. A convention can't initiate a proposal under s.118. In the 1890's the convention was the initiating body - there was no Constitution. They say it gives the people the chance to have the Constitution they want, not the republic Keating wants. That's a very powerful line.
People know that their power is in the ballot box.
You said there would be wide community consultation. Before the question is put to the people there is bound to be wide ranging discussion, and we will take that on board before finalising the question. There is no doubt that the speech fell on more receptive ears yesterday than it would have 18 months ago. GO BACK TO ACRP PAGE GO TO MAIN PAGE Created by Lindsay Rowlands .