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Yes or no - in a minute
Leading Republican Malcolm Turnbull and leading monarchist Kerry Jones sum up their case - in a minute each.
Is the monarchy relevant in the 21st century?
Is the monarchy nothing more than a symbolic figurehead? Do you wish your country had a monarch? If it does, do you wish it hadn't? Join the debate in Talking Point.
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The birth of republicanism
Republicanism is nothing new in Australia. It came over with the first boatload of convicts, writes David Grossman.
{ Image 4} Australian monarchy debate splutters
Australian Electoral Commission
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Just weeks before Australians head to the polls, polls show most Australians are simply not interested. Red Harrison reports from Sydney.
Special Report Contents
Internet Links
Australians for a Constitutional Monarchy
Australian Republican Movement
Australian Government official referendum site
Young Australians for a Republic
Australian Monarchist League