The Governor General, Quentin Bryce, has suggested very politely that Australia should/will eventually become a republic.

Very gutsy on her part, but entirely logical and correct and a wonderful morale booster for the Republican Movement.

To remain tied, in whatever form, to the 'motherland' which decreasingly represents Australia and Australians, is a sign of immaturity. The fact that the UK is legitimately focussed on its own region is both logical and rational - from which Australia should take a lead.

It is inevitable and will happen - it's only a matter of time.