the monarch is a symbolic role
Australia
New Zealand
Australia and New Zealand
The monarch is indeed a symbolic role in both Australia and New Zealand. The two countries are constitutional monarchies, which means that they have a monarch as the head of state, but the monarch's powers and duties are mainly ceremonial and symbolic.
In Australia, the current monarch is Queen Elizabeth II, who is represented by the Governor-General at the federal level, as well as the Governors in each state. The monarch's role in Australia includes opening and closing sessions of Parliament, giving royal assent to legislation, and representing the country at state and national events. However, the monarch does not have any direct involvement in the day-to-day governance of the country, as that responsibility lies with elected officials and the federal and state governments.
Similarly, in New Zealand, the current monarch is also Queen Elizabeth II, and her representative is the Governor-General. The monarch's role in New Zealand is largely symbolic, with ceremonial duties such as signing bills into law, appointing the Prime Minister, and representing the country at official events. The actual governance of the country is carried out by elected officials and the elected government.
Both Australia and New Zealand have debated the idea of becoming republics and removing the monarchy as their head of state. However, at present, they continue to have a constitutional monarchy system in which the monarch's role is primarily ceremonial and symbolic.