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The Austenasian Times is an online news service, dedicated to providing the Empire and the international community with the latest developments both in Austenasia and the wider world of small nations.
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In the past few hours, Austenasia has been plunged into an unprecedented constitutional crisis. Earlier today, His Imperial Majesty Emperor Aggelos I called for a general election, expressing dissatisfaction with Prime Minister Andrew Musgrave. The election was scheduled for July 20, 2025. However, both the Prime Minister and the Speaker of the House, Lady Addison…
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Following recent internal struggles between the Prime Minister, Lord Andrew Musgrave, and His Imperial Majesty, Aggelos I, the Emperor, just moments ago, called for a General Election to take place on 20 July 2025. The Emperor made the announcement with the following statement in Parliament: “Distinguished Members of Parliament!In recent times, there has been a…
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Earlier today the Prime Minister, Lord Andrew Musgrave, announced that he would be taking a leave from Government for a personal family matter. The Deputy Prime Minister, Lord John Gordon, also announced earlier this month that he would be taking a leave for personal reasons. Considering that both PM and Deputy are out of action,…
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On 2 May 2025, Prime Minister Andrew Musgrave officially ended the Easter Recess and reconvened Government for Business. Discussion took place in Cabinet to revisit various topics that were left on the table before the recess. On 4 May 2025, the Madam Speaker, Lady Addison O’Halloran, officially returned from her extended leave of absence to…
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Earlier this evening the Prime Minister made the following announcement regarding the Recess of the Austenasian Government: “The Austenasian Government will be entering a period of recess for the duration of the month of April in observance of the Easter season. During this time, no parliamentary sessions or official governmental business will take place unless…
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By Chris Ramsay, Chief Herald In an edict on Friday afternoon, His Imperial Majesty, Aggelos I, proclaimed a new Imperial Coat of Arms. It succeeds the almost 14 year old coat of arms that many have grown to recognise. Considering the former’s lack of heraldic integrity and of graphic volatility and representation, it was decided…
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Over the past couple of days, it has become increasingly clear to the Government of the Empire of Austenasia that it can no longer work with the Union of New Virginia, under any circumstances. Prime Minister, Lord Andrew Musgrave and Acting Chief Ambassador, Lord Mick Griffin, were both approached last week by New Virginian Prime…
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Earlier this morning an Act of Parliament, the Simpson Act, was passed with a majority vote by the House of Representatives to annex 13 new land claims, given to the Empire by Lord Michael Simpson, Duke of Taysha. His Imperial Majesty, Aggelos I, granted Imperial Consent to the act shortly after the vote passed. The…
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Cabinet Appointments Earlier this morning, Monday 17 March 2025, His Imperial Majesty, Aggelos I, made the following Cabinet appointments, based upon the nominations from Prime Minister Musgrave. Prime Minister, Lord Andrew Musgrave as Acting Secretary-General Lord Mick Griffin as Acting Chief Ambassador. New Diplomatic Organization HSH Lord Jonathan has reported that all is going very…
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All three parts of the proposed Fourth Amendment to the Austenasian Constitution of 2011 have received the requisite support in yesterday’s referendum, and as such will enter into force tomorrow. Out of 84 eligible voters, there was a total turnout of 57; just one more than the two-thirds turnout of 56 required for the results…