Labor promise to hold a referendum on Australia becoming a republic

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Labor has promised to hold a national plebiscite on the issue of Australia becoming a republic in its first term of government, if elected. Source: AAP

 The Australian Monarchists League says it's ready to fight hard against Labor plans for a republic.

 Opposition Leader Bill Shorten has pledged 160-million dollars towards a plebiscite on the issue, if Labor wins the next election.

 Australia's Republic Movement has welcomed the plan - saying a growing number of people will want a voice about the country's head of state.

 But Monarchists League National Chairman, Philip Benwell says there'll be growing opposition to the plan.

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