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Republican fires still burning a decade on

Sydney : Australia | about 1 month ago  
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On November 6, 1999, almost 55 per cent of Australians voted against breaking from the monarchy. Greens leader Bob Brown says it is time for Australia to again consider the issue and he wants a plebiscite at the next election. Liberal Senator Nick Minchin argues there is no need to change a system that...
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