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The Guardian - AU
The Guardian - AU
National
Krishani Dhanji

Albanese rules out holding Australian republic referendum while he is prime minister

Anthony Albanese and King Charles
The Australian prime minister Anthony Albanese met King Charles at Balmoral in Scotland on Saturday. Photograph: Andrew Milligan/PA

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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