Convention Delegate: Patrick O'Brien

   Foundation for National Renewal
  The Constitutional Convention of February 1998
  Delegates

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Mr Patrick O'Brien (Elect the President)

Elected delegate, Western Australia (see candidate statement)
Orientation: Republican; favours a President elected by the people.

Addresses to the Convention

Tuesday 3 February: Powers of the new Head of State; Powers of the new Head of State

Wednesday 4 February: Report of working group: Selection of the new Head of State

Thursday 5 February: Selection of the new Head of State

Monday 9 February: General address: Should Australia become a republic?

Tuesday 10 February: Process for ongoing debate on constitutional reform

Wednesday 11 February: Links to the Crown at State level; The Preamble to the Constitution

Thursday 12 February: Selection of the Head of State (Bi-Partisan Appointment model)

Friday 13 February: Transitional and Consequential Matters (Oaths and Affirmations); Adoption of Bipartisan Appointment model

Friday 13 February: Recommendation for a constitutional referendum

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Last updated: 23 October 2000