Monarchists, Republicans Respond to Labor’s Decision to Axe Ministerial Role Ahead of King’s Visit

The decision to axe the ‘assistant minister for a republic’ portfolio suggests the Albanese government will not pursue the matter in the near future.
Monarchists, Republicans Respond to Labor’s Decision to Axe Ministerial Role Ahead of King’s Visit
King Charles and Queen Camilla's official Australian portraits. Photo: Millie Pilkington 2024
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Groups for and against Australia severing official ties with the British monarchy have weighed in after the ministerial position, the assistant minister for a republic, was cut amid the Albanese government’s recent cabinet reshuffle.

Matt Thistlethwaite, the member for Kingsford Smith, was removed from the portfolio during the July 28 announcement, a move likely to signal no push for an official referendum on a republic.

Crystal-Rose Jones
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Crystal-Rose Jones is a reporter based in Australia. She previously worked at News Corp for 16 years as a senior journalist and editor.
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