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Is Australia free from British rule?
The final constitutional ties between the United Kingdom and Australia ended in 1986 with the passing of the Australia Act 1986. Formal economic relations between the two countries declined following Britain's accession to the European Economic Community in 1973.Canada, Australia and New Zealand never gained independence like the post-1945 countries. They were self-governing dominions which gradually gained more sovereignty until they evolved into fully sovereign nations. The monarchy was always in their constitutions and they wanted to keep it that way.As Australia's history is closely tied to Britain we have chosen to maintain our membership of the Commonwealth to the present-day. Opening of the First Parliament of the Commonwealth of Australia by H.R.H. The Duke of Cornwall and York (Later King George V), May 9, 1901.

Are Canada and Australia under British rule : In 1926, the Imperial Conference in London confirmed the status of Canada, along with that of Australia, the Irish Free State, New Zealand, South Africa and Newfoundland, as self-governing Dominions under the British Crown.

Is Australia still under Queen’s rule

The present monarch is King Charles III, who has reigned since 8 September 2022. The monarch is represented at the federal level by the governor-general (currently David Hurley), in accordance with the Australian constitution and letters patent from his mother and predecessor, Queen Elizabeth II.

Is Australia an independent country : Australia is an independent nation, but it shares a monarchy with the United Kingdom and many other countries, including Canada and New Zealand. The Queen is the head of the Commonwealth of Australia, but with her powers delegated to the Governor-General by the Constitution.

No, the commonwealth countries are independent countries and therefore the taxes their people pay go to their own governments.

Britain was preoccupied fighting in Europe and Australia realised it was time to look to America instead of Britain to counter the threat of Japan. Thereby, taking its first step towards de facto autonomy.

Does Australia count as British

Australia is “still under the British monarchy” because its people choose to keep this relationship with the United Kingdom. Australia is an independent country and a constitutional monarchy. The country's head of state is the monarch of the United Kingdom.Australian constitutional law provides that the person who is monarch of the United Kingdom will also be the monarch of Australia. Since the 1940s at the latest, the Australian monarchy has been a distinct office and in that capacity, they act exclusively upon the advice of Australian state and federal ministers.Political participation in Australia is largely free from undue domestic influence. The UK's monarch remains the Australian head of state, but the monarchy's power is strictly limited by the Australian constitution and legal precedent.

Since the 1940s at the latest, the Australian monarchy has been a distinct office and in that capacity, they act exclusively upon the advice of Australian state and federal ministers. Australia is one of the Commonwealth realms, 15 independent countries that share the same person as monarch and head of state.

How much does Australia pay the royal family : In Australia we do not pay a cent for the maintenance or security of the Sovereign. Only when she visits Australia at the request of the government are expenses incurred and these expenses depend on the planned itinerary. This applies equally to the other Realms.

Do Commonwealth countries get money from the UK : commonwealth countries get Aid from the UK. Be that military or in an emergency Capacity, such as after an earthquake or during a famine.

Does Australia still answer to England

Australian constitutional law provides that the person who is monarch of the United Kingdom will also be the monarch of Australia. Since the 1940s at the latest, the Australian monarchy has been a distinct office and in that capacity, they act exclusively upon the advice of Australian state and federal ministers.

3 March 1986
Evolution of dominions to independence

Country Date of Dominion status Date of final relinquishment of British powers
Australia 1 January 1901 3 March 1986
Canada 1 July 1867 17 April 1982
Ireland 6 December 1922 18 April 1949
Dominion of Newfoundland 26 September 1907 17 April 1982

Australian citizens remain Commonwealth citizens in British law and are still eligible to vote and stand for public office in the UK. Further reforms in 1984 fully abolished British subject status in Australian law and removed remaining gender imbalances in nationality regulations.

Does Australia pay the British monarchy : In Australia we do not pay a cent for the maintenance or security of the Sovereign. Only when she visits Australia at the request of the government are expenses incurred and these expenses depend on the planned itinerary. This applies equally to the other Realms.