Anthony Albanese says ‘now not the time’ to discuss republic

Australia's prime minister is preparing to pay his respects to Queen Elizabeth II in the UK this week after announcing a national day of mourning

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The prime minister, Anthony Albanese, says now is not the time" to discuss Australia becoming a republic, saying it is time of national mourning.

Albanese, who has previously expressed support for Australia becoming a republic had said any referendum on the topic would take second seat to an Indigenous voice to parliament.