Albanese says ‘inappropriate’ to discuss republic now but doesn’t rule out future referendum

Prime minister says vote to recognise Indigenous Australians in the constitution comes before any referendum on republic

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Anthony Albanese has not ruled out holding a referendum on the republic if he is re-elected, saying only that it was inappropriate" to discuss while commemorating Queen Elizabeth II.

Albanese made the remarks on Monday in a round of interviews defending plans to hold a national day of mourning public holiday on 22 September.

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