Australia's Monarchy and Republic Referendum

In the 1990s, Australia considered becoming a republic, with Prime Minister Paul Keating proposing a referendum. Despite affection for the Queen, the country's aspirations were seen as misaligned with a non-Australian head of state. The Queen respected Australia's decision-making process, and the 1999 referendum surprisingly resulted in all six states voting to retain the monarchy. Coincidentally, the Australian rugby team won the World Cup in the UK, adding symbolic significance to the Queen's presence at the event.

What was the main reason for the growing unpopularity of the Queen in Australia during the 1990s?

• She was involved in a scandal.

• She refused to visit Australia.

• There were plans to establish a republic.

• Her policies were unpopular.

What was the Queen's stance on the potential change in Australia's constitutional status?

• She accepted it as the decision of the Australian people.

• She was indifferent to the outcome.

• She opposed any change.

• She actively campaigned against it.

Who became the Prime Minister of Australia in 1996, and what was his stance on the monarchy?

• Tony Abbott, who was neutral.

• John Howard, who had monarchist sympathies.

• Paul Keating, who supported a republic.

• Kevin Rudd, who opposed the monarchy.

What was the outcome of the 1999 referendum in Australia regarding the monarchy?

• Only one state voted to keep the Queen.

• All six states voted to keep the Queen.

• The referendum was postponed.

• Australia voted to become a republic.

What significant event coincided with the referendum results in 1999?

• Australia won the Rugby World Cup.

• The Queen announced her abdication.

• The Queen visited Australia.

• A new Prime Minister was elected.