![]() ![]() Ms Archer revealed she had no interest in watching the broadcast of the coronation, while Mr Haikerwal said that although his father had attended the late Queen's coronation, he had no interest in watching Saturday's ceremony. 'Every time we get elected to the parliament, we have to start by pledging allegiance or affirming or swearing allegiance,' he said. Mr Butler said he had campaigned for a republic, and pledging allegiance wasn't necessary at this time. Tasmanian Liberal MP Bridget Archer, and former president of the Australian Medical Association, Mukesh Haikerwal were also among the guests. The panel featured American literature expert Sarah Churchwell, Aboriginal affairs commentator Anthony Dillon and Health Minister Mark Butler. ![]() 'What if you're not going to pledge allegiance?' he asked, as nearly everyone in the crowd raised their hand. Only two people raised their hands to confirm they would say the pledge. ![]() Just two members of the audience rose their hands to signal they would be pledging their allegianceĪll the guests responded they would not before host David Speers turned to the audience and asked the same question. ![]()
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