Philip Benwell, MBE
He had earlier coordinated the Queen Elizabeth Gate Appeal in Australia raising the largest amount of any Commonwealth country other than the UK. The Appeal had been established by Prince Michael of Kent to build the Queen Elizabeth Gates in Hyde Park, London as a tribute to the Queen Mother.
Benwell has written a number of books and papers including:
“In Defence of Australia's Constitutional Monarchy.”
ISBN: 07734-66967 (2003)
“A very public affair – The Australian Constitution and Crown.”
ISBN: 978-0-646-51652-3 (2013/4)
"Australia - Our Country, Our Constitution, Our Governance."
ISBN: 978-0-646-96330-3 (2016).
Prior to his involvement in the Australian Monarchist League, Benwell had been engaged in various community and sporting activities. He was awarded the MBE in 1976 for his work within the community.
His advice on the Australian and British Constitutions has been often sought in Britain and elsewhere. The late Lord Molyneaux of Killead commented that Benwell “is renowned not only in Australia but throughout the Commonwealth for his dedication to sound governance. His first-hand experience of structures in most nations of the world, where his judgment is widely respected, has led to his advice being widely sought in democracies great and small.”
He has written ‘The Wattle Crown’ as a tribute to Her Most Gracious Majesty, Queen Elizabeth, Queen of Australia, whom he has served in a voluntary capacity for half of his life.
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The Princess of Wales by A Voltz
Princess Catherine fights cancer, as does our Crown
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The Princess of Wales
Sending our best wishes to HRH The Princess of Wales
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HRH The Princess of Wales has issued a video statement on Instagram thanking all those who had sent messages of support and explaining that, during her successful abdominal surgery, cancer was diagnosed and she is now undergoing The Princess of Wales -
Message to The Princess of Wales
HRH The Princess of Wales has issued a video statement on Instagram thanking all those who had sent messages of support and explaining that, during her successful abdominal surgery, cancer was diagnosed and she is now undergoing chemotherapy
Our hearts go out to this young Princess and her family at this time and we urge all to sign the below card sending our best wishes to Her Royal Highness at this very stressful time.
HRH The Princess of Wales
Kensington Palace
London
Our hearts go out to Your Royal Highness on hearing the news that you are undergoing chemotherapy treatment for your cancer and we send our sincere wishes for a speedy recovery and for strength and perseverance as you undergo your treatment.
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Philip Benwell published The King's Proposed Visit to Australia in Media Releases 2024-03-04 11:43:26 +1100
The King's Proposed Visit to Australia
Prime Minister Anthony Albanese said plans were already underway on possible logistics for a visit by King Charles III and Queen Camila and his office has confirmed it is speaking with States and Territories about the visit planned for October this year. Their Majesties will be visiting on their way to CHOGM in Samoa.
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Sending Best Wishes to the King
STATEMENT BY BUCKINGHAM PALACE
During The King’s recent hospital procedure for benign prostate enlargement, a separate issue of concern was noted. Subsequent diagnostic tests have identified a form of cancer.
His Majesty has today commenced a schedule of regular treatments, during which time he has been advised by doctors to postpone public-facing duties. Throughout this period, His Majesty will continue to undertake State business and official paperwork as usual.
The King is grateful to his medical team for their swift intervention, which was made possible thanks to his recent hospital procedure. He remains wholly positive about his treatment and looks forward to returning to full public duty as soon as possible.
His Majesty has chosen to share his diagnosis to prevent speculation and in the hope it may assist public understanding for all those around the world who are affected by cancer.
Please send your best wishes below:
HM King Charles III
King of Australia
Buckingham Palace
London SW1A 1AA
UNITED KINGDOM
Your Majesty
We, the undersigned, were all dismayed to receive news that Your Majesty has been diagnosed with a form of cancer. We do hope that with prompt treatment and rest, full recovery will ensue. Our prayers and very best wishes are offered at this time and for the future. -
Philip Benwell published Australian Monarchist League wishes King Charles all the best in Media Releases 2024-02-06 09:08:36 +1100
Australian Monarchist League wishes King Charles all the best
The Australian Monarchist League wishes the King of Australia, King Charles III all the best as he deals with his health prognosis.
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Philip Benwell published Republic Minister v Cost of Living in Media Releases 2024-02-02 08:47:27 +1100
Republic Minister v Cost of Living
AUSTRALIANS BATTLING COST OF LIVING CRISIS
DON’T WANT WASTE WITH MINISTER FOR REPUBLICOver 3500 Australians have signed a letter to the Prime Minister calling for the abolition of the unnecessary and wasteful position of an Assistant Minister for the Republic, especially in the midst of a cost of living crisis.
The letter co-ordinated by the Australian Monarchist League calls on the Prime Minister to instead consider a cost of living minister to deal with the crisis facing many Australians.
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Philip Benwell published Abolish the Taxpayer-Funded Assistant Ministry for The Republic in Media Releases 2024-01-21 19:53:41 +1100
Abolish the Taxpayer-Funded Assistant Ministry for The Republic
PRIME MINISTER - HEAR THE PEOPLE AND ABOLISH THE TAXPAYER-FUNDED ASSISTANT MINISTRY FOR THE REPUBLIC
As the Labor caucus is set to meet in Canberra to deal with the ongoing cost of living crisis, the Australian Monarchist League has called on the Prime Minister to show good faith and sincerity with the Australian people by abolishing the Assistant Ministry for the Republic. This is a test of the Prime Minister’s genuineness, of whether he is fair dinkum.
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Philip Benwell published Republic Minister should be abolished in Petitions & Surveys 2024-01-15 19:58:29 +1100
Republic Minister should be abolished
IS A REPUBLIC OFF THE AGENDA?
Sky News interview with Isaac Jeffery
Director of the Australian Republican MovementThe Australian Article on AML's call for the
Assistant Ministership of a Republic to be abolishedSBS Article on a republic
The Australian interview with Nova Peris
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Philip Benwell published PM URGED TO ABOLISH ASSISTANT MINISTER FOR THE REPUBLIC in Media Releases 2024-01-03 10:25:41 +1100
PM URGED TO ABOLISH ASSISTANT MINISTER FOR THE REPUBLIC
The Australian Monarchist League is urging the Prime Minister to abolish the taxpayer-funded position of Assistant Minister for the Republic as he prepares to welcome King Charles III later this year.
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Petition to the Prime Minister
The King is expected to make his first visit, as King, to Australia in October 2024. He will be in the region to attend the Commonwealth Heads of Government meeting in Apia, Samoa, which commences on the 21st of October.
The Australian Republican Movement, which is supported by the government’s Assistant Minister for the Republic, has already commenced their campaign using the Royal visit as an excuse to undermine the Australian Constitution and to attack the King.
This means that the government will have extended an invitation to the King whilst, at the same time, through its very own Assistant Minister for the Republic, be engaged in a concerted attack on His Majesty and on his position as King of Australia.
It is an untenable situation and one which should not be allowed to continue.
We urge all who agree with this to sign the below letter to the Prime Minister calling on him to extinguish the office of Assistant Minister for the Republic. After all, its only purpose appears to be expending taxpayer monies so as to lend support to the Australian Republican Movement.THE PETITION
The Hon Anthony Albanese MP
Prime Minister of Australia
PO Box 6022
House of Representatives
Parliament House
Canberra ACT 2600
Prime Minister,The taxpayer-funded position of an Assistant Minister for The Republic has never been appropriate. It is even less so as a visit by the King of Australia Charles III is anticipated. The position needs to be abolished.
As our Prime Minister you will be welcoming our King whilst using the people’s money to actively fund a minister whose task is to assist a cause which would see the tried and proven constitutional monarchy abolished in favour of another politician and all the uncertainties that will bring. The incongruity of this position is glaring. It will not be missed by our fellow Australians or the world community.
Our democratic Australian history records that the Australian people voted for a constitutional monarchy both at the foundation of our nation in a series of referendums in 1898-1900 and again in 1999.
The undermining of our stable system of constitutional monarchy by a taxpayer funded assistant minister is a repudiation of the will of the Australian people as expressed by them in earlier referendums besides being a misuse of taxpayer funds.
It would be an opportune moment for a display of leadership and recalibration of priorities for you to abolish this superfluous ministry as we enter 2024. With a host of issues including the need for stability in our institutions and cost of living pressures the Australian people would be most welcoming of this saving and refocusing on the things that matter.
We the undersigned therefore urge you to extinguish the portfolio of Assistant Minister for the Republic.
Yours sincerely -
The 2023 National Conference
The 2023 AML National Conference
THE OPPOSITION & THEIR PLANS
Why we are mobilising nowAn interview by the CEO of the Australian Republic Movement on Sky News
THE AML NATIONAL CONFERENCE
18 November 2023The Programme
Introductory comments:
SECTION ONE
Moderator: Mr Jack Barton (Chairman - UQML)
SECTION TWO
Moderator: Mr Christopher Jones (AML VIC YM)
SECTION THREE
Moderator: Mr Patrick Kenny (AML WA Convenor)https://youtu.be/esz1w9yZ4yE
Mr Michael Kroger
https://youtu.be/Fph7uQLoZNE
SECTION FOUR
Moderator: Ms Laura Malota (AML NSW Convenor)Mr Tim James MP
SECTION FIVE
Moderator: Ms Rachel Bailes (AML Vic Convenor)https://youtu.be/L65TClQU1eY
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Philip Benwell published Monarchists Excited at King’s Australian Visit in Media Releases 2023-12-05 12:03:56 +1100
Monarchists Excited at King’s Australian Visit
The Australian Monarchist League is delighted to learn that King Charles III, King of Australia, accompanied by the Queen Consort, will be visiting Australia in October 2024.
This will be the first visit of King Charles as sovereign and we trust that the Australian and State governments will not restrict people being able to come out and welcome their new King as they did 70 years ago for the then new Queen, Elizabeth II.
The visit will also be His Majesty’s first time, as King and head of the Commonwealth, at the Commonwealth Heads of Government Meeting (CHOGM) to be held in Apia, Tuamasaga, Samoa from the 21st to the 25th of October.
Hon. Eric Abetz
Australian Monarchist League
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2023 Conference Auction
THE AUCTION WILL BE HELD DURING THE 2023 AML NATIONAL CONFERENCE
ON SATURDAY 18 NOVEMBER 2023
IF YOU WILL NOT BE AT THE CONFERENCE WE CAN ACCEPT ONE-TIME BIDS BY EMAIL TO:
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YOUR BID WILL BE HANDED TO THE AUCTIONEER ON THE DAY
EMAIL BIDDING WILL CLOSE AT 12 NOON ON FRIDAY 17/11/23
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Exclusive King’s Birthday Fundraising Auction
The AML is proud to present a fundraising Auction exclusively to its Members to celebrate the birthday of King Charles III, King of Australia on 14 November. It is difficult to believe that it has been over a year since the passing of our late sovereign Queen Elizabeth II and the accession of The King, whose years of dedicated service have amply prepared him for his role as sovereign. This auction offers a group of rare royal items from two reigns which are destined to become treasured heirlooms. Not only is this a special opportunity for Members to acquire impressive and beautiful pieces of historic royal memorabilia, it ensures that vital funds can be raised to enable us to face the upcoming republic campaign.
Our Auction marking the Coronation of the King and Queen was a great success, and we are sure that our Members will dig deep and bid generously once again, with a range of tempting Lots across all price points!
The Auction opens on Wednesday 1 November 2023 & closes on Tuesday 28 November 2023. Please ensure that enquiries and bids are submitted by Tuesday 28 November 2023 at 5pm AEDT: [email protected].
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A Petition Calling on the Government to appoint an Independent Umpire over the ABC.
We, the undersigned:
- Noting the Australian Broadcasting Corporation’s appalling breach of its own Charter and community expectations in the coverage of the Coronation of King Charles III by what is, after all, the taxpayer-funded national broadcaster;- Noting the expressed massive public outrage at the ABC’s coverage of the Coronation; and
- Noting the ABC’s high-handed and dismissive attitude to the thousands of complaints received over its coverage of the Coronation.
HEREBY respectfully request the Australian Government to urgently amend the legislation pertaining to the ABC to ensure a truly independent ABC Ombudsman (or Inspector-General) is appointed to deal with the ever-growing number of complaints the ABC receives about its bias and general conduct.
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Philip Benwell published Sky News article on the Uluru Statement in The Voice 2023-09-03 11:09:53 +1000
Sky News article on the Uluru Statement
This is a Sky News article by Alexander Voltz providing an analysis of the Uluru Statement and accompanying documentation obtained under Freedom of Information from the National Indigenous Australians Agency (NIAA).
You can see the accompanying documentation on this website at: Uluru Statement Supporting Documentation
Alexander is Deputy Chairman of the Queensland Branch of the Australian Monarchist League.
The spaces in the news article relate to implanted videos which did not copy into the PDF document.
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Philip Benwell published The Uluru Statement with accompanying documents in The Voice 2023-08-18 15:51:48 +1000
The Uluru Statement with accompanying documents
This is the PDF of the Uluru Statement with accompanying documentation obtained under Freedom of Information.
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Philip Benwell published Rule of Law Video on the Voice Referendum in The Voice 2023-08-18 11:47:32 +1000
Rule of Law Video on the Voice Referendum
Below is a YouTube video produced by The Rule of Law Education Centre on 'The Constitution and the Upcoming Referendum.'
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Philip Benwell published The ABC Coronation Republic Broadcast in The ABC - Correspondence with the Chair, 2023-07-23 21:09:57 +1000
The ABC Coronation Republic Broadcast
Below are copies of the communications between the Australian Monarchist League and the Chair of the ABC, Ms Ita Buttrose.
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