Republican’s have hit out at governor general major Michael Jeffrey’s claims that getting rid of the monarchy is risky.
Major Jeffrey is worried a popularly elected president could cause friction between the head of state and the prime minister.
Australian Republican Movement chairman Michael Keating said the claims were pure arrogance.
“Should we choose to have an elected person i’m sure the Australian who’s elected would be equally capable of doing the job as Michael Jeffrey,” Mr Keating said.