Again , a reformist Labor government made the change . Republicanism in Australian and NZ seems to be in reversal , says Philippa Mein Smith . The US is a different story - the Republican Party has been on an upward trajectory for decades but it was never as strong or unified as its current incarnation. 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 .
Republicanism in Australian and NZ seems to be in reversal , says Philippa Mein Smith . The US is a different story - the Republican Party has been on an upward trajectory for decades but it was never as strong or unified as its current incarnation. 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 .