Calanen wrote on Jan 15
th, 2009 at 10:48am:
Because the current 'oath' is not really an oath to anything of importance today (being the Queen), and is therefore meaningless:
Quote:I, A.B., do swear that I will be faithful and bear true allegiance to Her Majesty Queen Victoria, Her heirs and successors according to law. SO HELP ME GOD!
Lot's of wiggle room in that oath. Especially for the masters of wiggle room.
What I would suggest is the following:
'I solemnly and truly swear allegiance (holding the Holy Book of my true nominated religion) to the Commonwealth of Australia, and pledge to defend its borders against all enemies both domestic and foreign, and will be loyal to the government of Australia, the Constitution as may be amended, democracy, secularism, the rule of law and the separation of church and state, with such principles I pledge a commitment to as a citizen to uphold and preserve, as being fundamental to the Commonwealth and its integrity.
I will provide assistance to the limits of my ability, in the defence of this country against any enemy of the Commonwealth, regardless of my personal sympathies or prejudices, or the identity of that enemy, and I herefore swear loyalty to the Commonwealth to defend it against any attack by foreign forces. I will act only in the national interest, and will both act always in the best interests of and prefer the interests of the Commonwealth of Australia, to those of any other person or country, so help me God.
Let's see some of the passport carriers swear that loyalty oath. I'd swear it right now.