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James Robertson

‘We will see what occurs’: Albanese shoots down talk of Australia as republic

PM Anthony Albanese and Governor-General David Hurley will leave on Thursday to attend the Queen’s funeral. Photo: AAP

Prime Minister Anthony Albanese has ruled out holding a republic referendum in this Parliament and tamped down on calls to revive the debate on a day when Charles III was proclaimed the new King of Australia.

The PM spoke to UK television on Sunday night and gave a flat “no” when asked to confirm that his long-standing stance would not change because of Queen Elizabeth II’s death.

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