Affection Quote by Kevin Rudd

I believe the Australian people have an affection for the Queen, and so they should have.

— Bob Hawke

I think there are a number of reasons, not least of which is the personality of the Queen [ Elizabeth II]. It's very easy…

— Bob Hawke

Of course we have Queen Elizabeth as head of state, but in many ways we are a kind of republic. We don't have royals…

— Anonymous

There is a reciprocal respect for [ Elizabeth II], for her interest in the Commonwealth. The members of the Commonwealth recognise that here is…

— Bob Hawke

A Queen has to go through alot in her life ,even in the under world to love all equally with respect..

— Frenchqueen

What's fascinating about the Australians is they have this quality that they are impervious to majesty. They're not awed.

— Tom Hooper

To me, being Australian is about looking after your mates, taking care of the less fortunate, supporting the underdog and enhancing the spirit that…

— Steve Waugh

I'm full of admiration for the Queen. She's done a fantastic job. She has had an awful lot of blocks along the road and…

— Dick Clement

Australians are decent people with the right instincts and they wish everybody well; but if all is not well, it is none of their…

— George Mikes

I want to say unequivocally the Queen is magnificent. She is the enduring force, she is the glue that makes everyone feel good. She…

— Louis Susman

I love Australia. I mean it's, how can you not? It's an incredibly beautiful country. I like the people, I like the country, I…

— Michael Marmot

I'm definitely a Queen supporter. She was great.

— Edmund Hillary