On 9/13/2014 5:21 PM, JohnJohn wrote:
> On Sat, 13 Sep 2014 15:30:11 -0600, Mayo > wrote:
>
>>>> I believe you've still a monarchical Governor General to answer to.
>>>
>>> As long as Australia doesn't cut the umbilical cord, it's still some
>>> sort of colony. I don't know what's stopping them. I guess people are
>>> afraid of change. Especially older people.
>>
>> That is almost universally true.
>>
>> I'd need a careful explanation of precisely what the Crown offers your
>> average Australian in terms of tangible benefits.
>
> I can't think of much. I think Australians with an English background
> - the majority - like to keep a connection with the old motherland.
> Other than that, I wouldn't know. It's not like the UK's holding a gun
> to their head either.
>
> It could just be a matter of waiting for the next referendum. In 1999,
> it was 54-45 in favour of keeping the link.
>
My research indicates the tangible benefits are investments in natural
resources firms.

England is allegedly Australia's biggest investor, and I believe
Australia is England's # 7 investor.