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Monday, November 1, 1999 Published at 14:09 GMT

Queen or country?


Queen or country?
This week, Australia's 12m voters go to the polls to decide whether to replace Queen Elizabeth II with a politically appointed president. Although most back a republic, latest polls show that most will vote to keep the Queen - for now. BBC News Online give you the latest news plus an in-depth look at both sides of the argument.


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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
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

Australian Electoral Commission
Australians for a Constitutional Monarchy
Australian Republican Movement
Australian Government official referendum site
Young Australians for a Republic
Australian Monarchist League

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