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Australian Ex-PM Says 'More Important than Ever' to Ditch UK Monarchy
Malcolm Turnbull says an elected head of state could reduce political division and voters would likely support ending the monarchy amid concerns over sovereignty and defense deals.
- On Feb 26, a former prime minister urged Australia to ditch the monarchy and adopt a parliament‑elected head of state, saying a republic is more important than ever.
- Amid recent royal turmoil, Turnbull said the British monarchy no longer fits Australia's circumstances and pointed to the arrest of ex-prince Andrew Mountbatten‑Windsor as heightening the case for change.
- Turnbull warned about AUKUS, saying Australia will 'almost certainly' receive no nuclear submarines due to US legislation requiring presidential certification, describing the pact as a 'terrible deal' that sacrifices sovereignty.
- The Liberal Party is confronting an internal crisis, and Turnbull warned it faces disaster while Albanese, a republican, has ruled out a referendum during his tenure.
- Looking ahead, Malcolm Turnbull said Australia must move beyond the British monarchy to emphasize national identity and sovereignty, amid concerns over AUKUS and US pressure.
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Australian ex-PM says 'more important than ever' to ditch UK monarchy
Australia ditching the British monarchy is "more important than ever" and voters would likely back a head of state elected by its parliament, former prime minister Malcolm Turnbull told AFP on Thursday.
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