Some said it was disrespectful, some say it was the time... but where do you stand on Australia becoming a republic?
In the hours after Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth II passed away, the Australian Republic Movement released a statement with comments from its chair, Peter Fitzsimons.
While the timing of the statement's release may have been the subject of some backlash, are they right?
Today The Quicky team discusses whether now is the time to have the republic discussion.
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Host: Claire Murphy
With thanks to:
David Hill - Author of Australia and the Monarch
Angela Mollard - Columnist and Royal Commentator
Parts of this episode were performed by voice actors
Producer: Claire Murphy
Executive Producer: Liv Proud
Audio Producer: Thom Lion
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