Prime Minister's Oath

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Silvana
Delivered

Dear Department of the Prime Minister and Cabinet,

I am writing to ask why the current Prime Minister has not used the following oath from the 'Commonwealth of Australia Constitution Act (1900)':

"I, A.B., do swear that I will be faithful and bear true allegiance to
Her Majesty Queen Victoria, Her heirs and successors according to law.
SO HELP ME GOD! "

(Currently "Queen Victoria" can be substituted to "Queen Elizabeth II")

Below is a link to a video of the Prime Minister Scott Morrison reading an oath in May 2019 that is inconsistent with the oath in the Commonwealth of Australia Constitution Act (1900).

https://www.abc.net.au/news/2019-05-29/t...

I would like to see evidence of the Prime Minister reading or reciting the original oath. Otherwise, please provide documents suggesting the approval an oath/affirmation that is not consistent with the oath in the Commonwealth of Australia Constitution Act (1900).

Yours faithfully,

Silvana

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