It is the only way to get this done either way.
Interestingly, when the previous referendum actually failed to deliver the Republic, I was incensed at the way Howard sabotaged it. It was so obvious.
As a young person I felt betrayed by my own Prime Minister. I was sooooooo angry.
But now, I feel a bit cheese sandwich about the whole thing. I am no monarchist that is for sure, but equally, I have become disenfranchised with virtually all of our Political leaders of any persuasion. I think I just don't relate to any of it anymore.