May 15, 2013 4:20 AM

“SOVEREIGNTY” 21 DAYS TO RESPOND TO THE DECLARATION

The Murrawarri Republic may be the world’s newest country, but for locals it’s been around for tens of thousands of years.

The Republic’s boundaries cross over northern New South Wales and Queensland — covering about 81,000 square kilometres.

Key leaders including Fred Hooper say the push for independence follows many frustrating years of inaction and broken promises.

CLAN GROUPS SAY THE QUEEN OF ENGLAND, THE PRIME MINISTER AND THE PREMIERS OF QUEENSLAND AND NEW SOUTH WALES HAVE BEEN PUT ON NOTICE AND GIVEN 21 DAYS TO RESPOND TO THE DECLARATION.