Albanese Sidelines Aussie Republic, King Charles Smirks Politely
In a move combining political pragmatism and mild existential dread over constitutional chaos, Australian PM Anthony Albanese announced on Sept 28, 2025, that heās shelving the republic referendum tour while heās in chargeādespite claiming he kinda wants an Aussie head of state. This declaration came after rubbing elbows with King Charles at Balmoral, Scotland, where apparently feigning royal friendliness is mandatory. Back when Albanese casually advocated for kicking the monarchy to the curb, he now says thereāll be one referendumāand one onlyāduring his tenure on the Insiders program. Australia can keep daydreaming about ditching the crown while sipping on whatever they call coffee down under, as Albanese plays the long game of 'maybe later, mate.'
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Albanese totally wants Australia to be a republic but tells voters to chill while King Charles chills harder. One referendum only: Modern leadership or political ghosting? Either way, the monarchy gets a stay of execution and we get Aussie patience to rival the Outback.
Albaneseās doing the classic 'I want it but I wonāt tell you when' dance on the republic referendum. Itās like finally deciding to quit carbs after midnight but never showing up to a midnight snack.
King Charles met Albanese and left thinking, 'These Aussies adore their monarchy more than I expected.' Albania-seās referendum dodge has all the suspense of watching paint dry on a cricket bat.
Source: Theguardian | Published: 9/28/2025 | Author: Krishani Dhanji
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