Should Australia keep the King?

from The Canberra Playbook Podcast Hosted by POLITICO

Anthony Albanese is at the Commonwealth Heads of Government Meeting in Antigua and Barbuda, Amanda Copp and POLITICO Australia editor Ryan Heath discuss the debate over slavery reparations and what the summit could deliver for middle powers. But while the PM is away, the RBA will make its next interest rates decision. And… with the Commonwealth front of mind, questions are back on whether Australia should become a republic. Amanda speaks with both sides of the debate. Chapters 00:00 – CHOGM, the republic debate and interest rates01:06 – Britain and the debate over slavery reparations04:24 – The case for and against an Australian republic04:53 – Monarchist League spokesperson Beverly McArthur10:32 – Republic Movement co-chair Esther Anatolitis16:26 – Tomorrow’s RBA decision and pressure on the budget17:46 – What’s coming up on Canberra Playbook Give us your feedback: Send us a WhatsApp message to +61 494 380 487 or an email at [email protected]. Subscribe to Canberra Playbook: Get POLITICO’s reporting and analysis of Australian politics delivered to your inbox at politico.com/canberra-playbook.