Front Page UK World Business Sci/Tech Sport Despatches World News in Audio On Air Talking Point Feedback Low Graphics Help Site Map			Tuesday, March 24, 1998 Published at 14:18 GMT Special Report Prime Minister John Howard: a monarchist Australia decides on its future Australia is thinking of severing its last formal ties with Britain and becoming a republic. Malcolm Turnbull: "The core of democracy is the right to choose a leader" The glamorous side of Australia's Republican Movement Australia's glitterati have been coming out in full support of the idea of Australia becoming a republic, and severing its formal links with Britain. Australia's stormy relationship with Britain Australia's relation with Britain from the convict era to the cricket-pitch has been turbulent. Back to top | BBC News Home | BBC Homepage ©