Australia Act 1986 and Constitution Act 1986) with Britain, but both (see: Monarchy of Australia and Monarchy of New Zealand) individually retained Elizabeth II as head of state. (1987) – post-coup end of dominion status accepted on 15 October. Elizabeth II remained traditional (though unofficial) Paramount Chief until 2012, when the informal links with the British monarchy have been terminated. (2003) – court of final appeal transferred from the Judicial Committee of the Privy Council to the Supreme Court of New Zealand, which was created in 2004. References Political history of the United Kingdom