Republicanism in Australian and NZ seems to be in reversal , says Mein Smith . Philippa Mein Smith says neither country 's current prime minister will create a republic . Despite the excitement over the royal tour of New Zealand and Australia , the commonly held view of politicians in both countries appears to be that the writing is on the wall for the reach of Britain 's monarchy to its far-flung South Pacific realms . But she says the about a third countries ' positions differ , with Monarchist League of New Zealand historically the more loyal . Australian ' vote not to become a republic was in part due to distrust of politicians , she says .
Republicanism in Australian and NZ seems to be in reversal , says Mein Smith . Philippa Mein Smith says neither country 's current prime minister will create a republic . But she says the about a third countries ' positions differ , with Monarchist League of New Zealand historically the more loyal . Australian ' vote not to become a republic was in part due to distrust of politicians , she says .