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The Guardian - AU
The Guardian - AU
National
Tory Shepherd

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

The Australian Republic Movement reignited its campaign the day after the national day of mourning. It had paused for 14 days after the Queen’s death ‘out of common decency’.
The Australian Republic Movement reignited its campaign the day after the national day of mourning. It had paused for 14 days after the Queen’s death ‘out of common decency’. Photograph: William West/AFP/Getty Images

Australia’s republicans are ramping up their campaigns for constitutional reform after Queen Elizabeth II’s death, and planning a path to victory if the voice to parliament is enshrined.

But those who support it are more keenly aware than ever before that they are facing a battle for the hearts and minds of ordinary Australians who are firmly entrenched in the “if it ain’t broke, don’t fix it” camp.

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