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PM says Australia should become republic
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| Last Edited | IndyGeorgia Aug 17, 2010 06:52pm |
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| Category | Opinion |
| Author | Melissa Gray |
| Media | TV News - CNN |
| News Date | Tuesday, August 17, 2010 10:00:00 AM UTC0:0 |
| Description | (CNN) -- Australia Prime Minister Julia Gillard said Tuesday she believes Australia should become a republic after Queen Elizabeth II dies.
Gillard said the country has a "deep affection" for Queen Elizabeth, but that she favors moving Australia toward a republic.
"What I would like to see as prime minister is that we work our way through to an agreement on a model for the republic, but I think that the appropriate time for this nation to move to being a republic is when we see the monarch change," Gillard said at a news conference.
"Obviously I'm hoping for Queen Elizabeth that she lives a long and happy life, and having watched her mother I think there's every chance that she will live a long and happy life, but I think that's probably the appropriate point for a transition to a republic."
Australia is currently a constitutional monarchy with the British monarch as its head of state.
Gillard made the comments on the campaign trail ahead of Saturday's general election, in which she faces a challenge from opposition leader Tony Abbott. |
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