Republicanism in Australian and NZ seems to be in reversal , says Philippa Mein Smith . Ms Smith says neither country 's current prime minister would create a republic . But she says the two countries ' positions differ , with NZ historically the more loyal . Australia ' decision 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 Philippa Mein Smith . Mein Smith says neither country 's current prime minister will create a republic . But she says the two countries ' positions differ , with NZ historically the more loyal . Australians ' vote not to become a republic was in part due to distrust of politicians , she says .