Australian referendum on a republic will wait

The accession of Charles III has revived debate over whether Australia should keep the monarchy as head of state

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In this article

  • Albanese and referendum timing
  • Public opinion
  • Government still needs a mandate
  • Trust issues
  • Indigenous status
  • Public apathy
  • Labor ambivalence
  • Remaining ambiguity over monarch's role
  • Reformists divided
  • Appointed president
  • Unclear purpose
  • Political disconnect

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