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Peter FitzSimons to step down as ARM chair as Abetz attacks republic campaign’s ‘elitism’

The author and journalist says his exit will pave the way for younger, more diverse voices

The Guardian - AU

FitzSimons steps down as republican leader

Peter FitzSimons will step down as chair of Australia's republican movement, and says a new generation is stepping up to lead the campaign.

AAP

‘The Elizabethan era has ended’: what is the path forward for Australia’s republicans?

Republicans are facing a battle for the hearts and minds of ordinary Australians who are firmly in the ‘if it ain’t broke, don’t fix it’ camp

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When the mourning period for Queen Elizabeth II ends, Julia Gillard wants 'measured, steady discussion' about Australian republic

The former prime minister says a "measured, steady discussion" about an Australian republic is likely to re-start once Queen Elizabeth's funeral and the mourning of her death is over.

ABC News

Grattan on Friday: Defeat of the Voice would be a body blow for achieving a republic

The passage of the proposed referendum on a Voice to Parliament could be a necessary, albeit not a sufficient, condition for Australia to become a republic in the next few years.

The Conversation

Albanese Is Famously Pro-Republic, So Why Is He Shooting Down Calls For A Republic Referendum?

The PM is famously pro-republic, so why won't he at least discuss the issue now?

Pedestrian.tv

Australia abandons referendum on keeping British monarch as head of state

Australian PM’s remarks in sharp contrast to Commonwealth colleagues and members of national political party who refuse to mourn and want country to ‘move forward’ instead

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British queen's death rekindles Australian republic debate

Many regarded Australians’ respect and affection for the late Queen Elizabeth II as the biggest obstacle to the country becoming a republic with its own head of state

The Independent UK

Paul Bongiorno: The office of Governor-General is broken and needs replacing

Scott Morrison’s actions have thrown a shadow over our highest office, providing further evidence that a Governor-General is no longer fit for purpose.

The New Daily

Australian senator raises fist and calls Queen 'colonialist' during oath

AN Australian senator has been forced to retake her oath after pledging allegiance to the “colonialist Queen” during a swearing-in ceremony.

The National (Scotland)

Monarchist old guard bracing for new fight as Albanese government considers putting more taxpayer resources behind republic push

The Albanese government says it plans to devote taxpayer resources to convince the country to become a republic in the coming years, as staunch monarchists claim the starting gun for a second referendum has been fired.

ABC News

Tim Ferguson: Peter Dutton finds nuclear under the table as monarchists fear for democracy

Solar energy from a gigantic space-based generator has spilt onto everything above ground. Opposition Leader Peter Duttons says the solution is nuclear.

The New Daily

Australia's new minister for the republic on Boris Johnson and the Platinum Jubilee

THE chaos surrounding Boris Johnson’s ailing administration is showing the world that constitutional monarchies do not necessarily have stable…

The National (Scotland)

Paul Bongiorno: Albanese right to put justice and self-respect into constitution

There is unfinished business at the heart of the Australian constitution. It goes to redressing a historical wrong and then to asserting who we are.

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The federal government has appointed an assistant minister for a republic. Could a referendum soon follow?

Prime Minister Anthony Albanese has openly shown support for transitioning to a republican model, but Australia seems unlikely to hold a referendum any time soon.

The Guardian - UK

‘Cheeky’ Queen jokes as she congratulates Australians of the Year

Monarch recalls ‘little pond’ in Parliament House during newly released video call made in May

Daily Mirror

'Cheeky' Queen giggles as she cracks joke during Zoom video call

The Queen was cracking jokes during a virtual call with the 'Australians of the Year', leading some of the participants to call her 'cheeky' and 'down to earth'

The Independent UK

‘Cheeky’ Queen laughs at joke during video call with Australians of the Year

The monarch remarked on the ‘splendid’ technology allowing the virtual call to take place between participants on opposing sides of the world.

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Australia marks Jubilee – then starts thinking about becoming a republic

'Each and every Australian, no matter their background, birthplace, gender or religion, should be able to aspire to be our nation’s head of state'

The Independent UK

Australia mulls a republic as Jubilee celebrations spread Down Under

The country appointed a new assistant minister for the republic on the eve of the Jubilee.

The Guardian - AU

‘We stand as equals’: Anthony Albanese asserts Labor’s republican agenda in speech marking Queen’s platinum jubilee

Prime minister says while Australia holds Queen Elizabeth in the highest regard, the bond between the UK and Australia has changed

The New Daily

Here’s what’s on the agenda for Australia’s first-ever Assistant Minister for the Republic

Australia's new Assistant Minister for the Republic will wait to see if Labor wins a second term before putting this question to the Australian people.

Daily Mirror

Australia to break away from Queen and Royal Family as UK celebrates Platinum Jubilee

Australia says it's time to stand on its own two feet and bid farewell to the Queen in a shock move, citing its own identity and culture, as the UK celebrates the Monarch's Platinum Jubilee

ABC News

Labor flags push for republic in its sights but not in first term of government

The new federal government says the "twilight years" of Queen Elizabeth's reign are an appropriate time to reignite debate about Australia becoming a republic.

AAP

Republic referendum second-term priority

Any referendum on Australia's future as a republic will not come before a second term of Labor government, assistant minister Matt Thistlethwaite says.

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