A National Election Day

Australia stands at a crossroads, it must move to become a Republic in order to modernise and improve the country. This paper argues for a transformative republican model, replacing the Governor-General and state governors with the Australian Executive Council (AEC), a collective head of state comprising the Prime Minister and the Premiers of the six states (New South Wales, Victoria, Queensland, South Australia, Western Australia, Tasmania) and two territories (Australian Capital Territory, Northern Territory). This model not only severs ties with the monarchy but also repurposes Government Houses as museums for First Nations reconciliation and multiculturalism, aligning with the Albanese government’s 2025 productivity drive to cut red tape and boost economic resilience. As a flagship initiative, the AEC will implement "Unity Vote Day," a national election day on the first Saturday in May every four years, synchronizing federal, state, and local elections to save costs, enhance voter turnout, and foster national unity. This article outlines the Australian Unity Republic, its constitutional framework, financial benefits, cultural significance, and the case for a synchronized electoral system.