PM previously advocated for republic but has gradually backed away from pushing for constitutional change
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Anthony Albanese has comprehensively shut the door on the prospect of a referendum to make Australia a republic while he is prime minister, despite acknowledging his personal desire for an Australian head of state.
Albanese said there would only be one referendum during his time as the nation’s leader, during an interview on the ABC Insiders program on Sunday after his meeting with King Charles in Balmoral, Scotland.
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Source link : https://www.theguardian.com/australia-news/2025/sep/28/albanese-rules-out-holding-australian-republic-referendum-while-he-is-prime-minister
Author : Krishani Dhanji
Publish date : 2025-09-28 02:14:00
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