There appears little room left in the Australian political landscape for big picture thinking. And with recent and historical events and disclosures uncovering a cretinous and perverted culture that we often surmised existed in the corridors of power, big picture moments of transformation will be left to artists - not the so-called thinkers who gather in Canberra to shout at each other.

By example, transitioning from a Constitutional Monarchy to a Constitutional Republic will occur in my lifetime. However, it appears that the current political class do not have the conviction, nor the following to bring this much needed reform to fruition, at least anytime soon.

The idea of a US style Commander in Chief and presidential campaign has never excited Australians.

Further, President Trump has shattered the prospect of a popularly elected president for a generation.

Therefore, a republic with our own head of state chosen via a vote requiring a two-thirds majority of federal parliament to confirm would be entirely appropriate with representative democracy placing the responsibility and choice in the hands of the elected.

Narrow minded, small target politics has become the preferred mode of engagement, with subtle amendments and discussions at the fringes aimed at dismantling what is working, just to place a political stamp resulting in politicians becoming even less trusted.

It is not reform; it is busy work.

Regrettably, when you simply have your eyes squarely on three years of a federal election cycle, it is impossible to lead the country where it desperately needs to head - the future, not Christmas 2021, but Christmas 2030.

In a process causing hurt and divisiveness, we even had to employ a postal vote plebiscite to make same-sex marriage law due to a lack of political will and courage.

Heck, we cannot even agree that climate change will define our future. The kids get it, but the adults blindly continue to disagree. Many countries across the globe are streaks ahead leading with innovation and advancements in technology while we stand like statues as the tide rises and coal remains a baseload for much of the mainland's power supply.

Thank goodness for the Hydro Electric Scheme, a renewable big picture reminder of a distant past.

It is tough to imagine the current Prime Minister even considering a Keating-style Redfern Park speech, or as we approach 25 years since the unfathomable tragedy of Port Arthur, gun reform prosecuted and legislated by Prime Minister Howard and Deputy Prime Minister the late Tim Fischer.

Australia should become a republic as a matter of urgency. Not because Harry and Meghan have had a falling out with the royal family, rather, because for a nation to grow it must fly the nest and realise its future.

Further, how is it possible to recognise First Nations people when we laud colonisers and continue to celebrate some with monuments and plaques and statues - look no further than the Batman Bridge. I encourage you to research the history of John Batman - it may change your mind.

My brother and I are first generation Australians. Our parents were born in Britain before moving to the land of opportunity in 1971 and becoming citizens. My mother watched Elizabeth Windsor marry Prince Philip in 1947 on the only television in her neighbourhood just along the farm road. Her parents purchased their first TV to watch Queen Elizabeth II's Coronation in 1953.

We watched the Prince of Wales marry Lady Diana Spencer and were sent commemorative mugs from Northern Ireland to acknowledge the occasion. We cried when she tragically died and we watched her sons, William and Harry, mourn in public.

We acknowledge the royals because our family is forever linked to their home. Yet their mere existence could not be more foreign to our modern lives. They are born to rule, born of privilege, and born into a world of publicly funded and independent wealth. They do not represent us; we follow them because they are famous, and they imposed their institutions.

We love Australian art and culture and film and music and authors and playwrights who resonate and make us feel proud and powerful. The royals do not. Their history, stories, and controversies are interesting, but they are not us. They do not define nor represent us or have a tangible connection to our future aside from the tired and far from representative, head of state - the Governor General.

We binge the world's most expensive to make TV series, Netflix's The Crown, and cannot wait for new episodes to drop.

We read of Queen Elizabeth II's father, George VI, and his speech challenges and the Queen's Uncle, the former King, Edwards VIII's love of a lady called Wallis Simpson and his subsequent abdication.

Camilla is a Christian name you would hesitate to call your daughter and we cannot imagine Prince Charles as King.

To be frank, Australia is a nation as geographically far away from England as can be and so desperately disconnected from the Monarchy.

With respect, I ask you to name a current political leader who could deliver a Constitutional Republic. I will wait.