Prime minister has private audience with King Charles III at Buckingham Palace ahead of coronation. Follow live
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Asked whether he would swear allegiance, Albanese replied he “will do what is entirely appropriate as the representative of Australia” promising to “engage in that spirit” by swearing the oath – as he has done 10 times when sworn in to parliament and as a minister.
Albanese noted that Australians had voted at the 1999 referendum to remain a monarchy, but acknowledged that Australians have a “wide range of views” on whether to become a republic.
I think that Australia should have an Australian as our head of state, I don’t shy away from that. I haven’t changed my views.
But my priority is constitutional recognition – I can’t imagine going forward, for example, going forward as was suggested by some legitimately that we should be having another referendum on the republic before that occurs.
All Australians wish King Charles well regardless of the different views of people will have about our constitutional arrangements.
Continue reading…Prime minister has private audience with King Charles III at Buckingham Palace ahead of coronation. Follow liveGet our morning and afternoon news emails, free app or daily news podcastAsked whether he would swear allegiance, Albanese replied he “will do what is entirely appropriate as the representative of Australia” promising to “engage in that spirit” by swearing the oath – as he has done 10 times when sworn in to parliament and as a minister.Albanese noted that Australians had voted at the 1999 referendum to remain a monarchy, but acknowledged that Australians have a “wide range of views” on whether to become a republic.I think that Australia should have an Australian as our head of state, I don’t shy away from that. I haven’t changed my views.But my priority is constitutional recognition – I can’t imagine going forward, for example, going forward as was suggested by some legitimately that we should be having another referendum on the republic before that occurs.All Australians wish King Charles well regardless of the different views of people will have about our constitutional arrangements. Continue reading…