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Same-Sex Marriage Becomes Law
Same-sex marriage has been legalised in the Commonwealth of Austenasia, following the suspension of the Constitution by Lord Protector Andrew Musgrave, who is the first openly gay PM. The move fulfils a major campaign promise Musgrave made when running for Prime Minister. The legal change would not have been possible under the previous Constitution, which explicitly banned marriage equality. “Frankly, the Constitution contradicted itself,” Musgrave
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Austenasian Commonwealth Declared and Diplomatic Ties Formed
On 4 June 2025, The Empire of Austenasia was formally reorganised into the Commonwealth of Austenasia, in a move announced by Lord Andrew Musgrave, Prime Minister, Lord Protector, and Regent to the Crown. Lord Musgrave said the transition sent a “clear message to the former Emperor”, who was deposed after what officials have described as an unlawful attempt to call a general election—an act said
BREAKING: PM Musgrave controversially declares the Throne vacant, dissolves Parliament
As previously reported, tensions within the Empire have intensified, with both the Emperor and Prime Minister taking steps to assert their legitimacy. Prime Minister Lord Andrew Musgrave made an unprecedented move by declaring Emperor Aggelos I “illegitimate” and naming Crown Prince Shiro as the rightful Emperor. He added that until the Crown Prince formally accepts the role, the throne would remain “vacant.” This action has
BREAKING: The Nation in Chaos
In the early morning hours, the fallout from yesterday’s fiasco concerning the Emperor and the Prime Minister, ignited again. A heated exchange between the two parties occurred, taking place in multiple channels of the Austenasian Discord server. The Prime Minister, Lord Andrew Musgrave at that time was still calling for the abdication of His Imperial Majesty, Aggelos I. The commotion spilled over into Parliament, Cabinet,
BREAKING: PM Musgrave denounces the Emperor, General Election “unlawful”
In the past few hours, Austenasia has been plunged into an unprecedented constitutional crisis. Earlier today, His Imperial Majesty Emperor Aggelos I announced a general election, expressing dissatisfaction with Prime Minister Andrew Musgrave. The election was scheduled for July 20, 2025. However, both the Prime Minister and the Speaker of the House, Lady Addinson O’Halloran, invoked the Elections Act of 2020, which restricts the Emperor’s
BREAKING: Emperor Calls for General Election
Following recent internal struggles between the Prime Minister, Lord Andrew Musgrave, and His Imperial Majesty, Aggelos I, the Emperor, just moments ago, called for a General Election to take place on 20 July 2025. The Emperor made the announcement with the following statement in Parliament: “Distinguished Members of Parliament!In recent times, there has been a significant divergence of views between the Crown and the Prime
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
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