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Prime Minister and Deputy take Leave, Lord Griffin as Acting PM
Earlier today the Prime Minister, Lord Andrew Musgrave, announced that he would be taking a leave from Government for a personal family matter. The Deputy Prime Minister, Lord John Gordon, also announced earlier this month that he would be taking a leave for personal reasons. Considering that both PM and Deputy are out of action, and following the line of succession of the Premiership Act
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Government Back in Session
On 2 May 2025, Prime Minister Andrew Musgrave officially ended the Easter Recess and reconvened Government for Business. Discussion took place in Cabinet to revisit various topics that were left on the table before the recess. On 4 May 2025, the Madam Speaker, Lady Addison O’Halloran, officially returned from her extended leave of absence to re-open Parliament for the Summer Session. Also notably, Lord Bradley,
We’ll Be Right Back!
Earlier this evening the Prime Minister made the following announcement regarding the Recess of the Austenasian Government: “The Austenasian Government will be entering a period of recess for the duration of the month of April in observance of the Easter season. During this time, no parliamentary sessions or official governmental business will take place unless an urgent matter requires attention. Normal operations are expected to
The Empire Adopts New Coat of Arms
By Chris Ramsay, Chief Herald In an edict on Friday afternoon, His Imperial Majesty, Aggelos I, proclaimed a new Imperial Coat of Arms. It succeeds the almost 14 year old coat of arms that many have grown to recognise. Considering the former’s lack of heraldic integrity and of graphic volatility and representation, it was decided that a new coat of arms was necessary. Following the
The New Virginian Question
Over the past couple of days, it has become increasingly clear to the Government of the Empire of Austenasia that it can no longer work with the Union of New Virginia, under any circumstances. Prime Minister, Lord Andrew Musgrave and Acting Chief Ambassador, Lord Mick Griffin, were both approached last week by New Virginian Prime Minister, Vera Hewitt, to enter into a negotiation to establish
Empire Expands with the Simpson Act
Earlier this morning an Act of Parliament, the Simpson Act, was passed with a majority vote by the House of Representatives to annex 13 new land claims, given to the Empire by Lord Michael Simpson, Duke of Taysha. His Imperial Majesty, Aggelos I, granted Imperial Consent to the act shortly after the vote passed. The Simpson Act not only annexes 13 Territories, but also declares
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Cabinet Appointments Earlier this morning, Monday 17 March 2025, His Imperial Majesty, Aggelos I, made the following Cabinet appointments, based upon the nominations from Prime Minister Musgrave. New Diplomatic Organization HSH Lord Jonathan has reported that all is going very well with the creation of the New Diplomatic Organization. Several friendly states are onboard for the project. A charter for the organization is currently in
Fourth Amendment Passes Referendum
All three parts of the proposed Fourth Amendment to the Austenasian Constitution of 2011 have received the requisite support in yesterday’s referendum, and as such will enter into force tomorrow. Out of 84 eligible voters, there was a total turnout of 57; just one more than the two-thirds turnout of 56 required for the results to be binding. The Fourth Amendment is composed of three
Lord Wilson Resigns after Absence
Thursday February 27th saw an Act of Parliament passed which dissolved the Towns of Nahona and North Nahona following the resignation of Lord William Wilson from politics. Lord Wilson, who served as Prime Minister from September 2021 to February 2024, did not stand in last year’s February general election, taking a step back from government due to increasing time constraints from other commitments. Although he
Referendum Announced for Constitutional Amendments
The Senate has voted in favour of a referendum on March 1st in which the people of the Empire will vote on three proposals for constitutional amendments. These proposals were put forward by the Prime Minister, Lord Andrew Musgrave, as part of a platform of constitutional reform. Any of the three proposals which gain the necessary support in the upcoming referendum will be cumulatively known
