Left-Wing Greens Party Calls for Republic Hours After Queen’s Passing

Left-Wing Greens Party Calls for Republic Hours After Queen’s Passing
Greens leader Adam Bandt at a press conference with newly sworn in Greens senators and members at Parliament House in Canberra, Australia on July 26, 2022. AAP Image/Mick Tsikas
Daniel Y. Teng
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Members of the left-wing Australian Greens party have called for the country to “move forward” and embrace becoming a Republic—to sever Australia’s links with the Crown—just hours after news of the death of Queen Elizabeth II.

Greens leader Adam Bandt wrote on Twitter, “Rest In Peace Queen Elizabeth II. Our thoughts are with her family and all who loved her.”

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Daniel Y. Teng is based in Brisbane, Australia. He focuses on national affairs, including federal politics and Australia-China relations. Got a tip? Contact him at [email protected].
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