The prime minister believes push for change must come from grassroots movement because it will fail whether seen to be driven by politiciansMalcolm Turnbull says the next push for a republic in Australia must be driven by a grassroots movement rather than be imposed by politicians or the campaign will stop in another “heroic defeat”.
The prime minister,an avowed republican who led the “yes” campaign before the 1999 referendum, gave this assessment after the newly announced Australian of the Year, and David Morrison,pledged support for constitutional change.
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Source: theguardian.com