Peter Fitzsimons at the National Press Club Source: AAP
Intro: Britain's vote to leave the European Union has renewed calls for Australia to become a republic, with many Australians taking to social media to urge a break with the British. The historic vote has sent pro-republic supporters into a frenzy, with hopes it could generate momentum for independence from Britain after the failed 1999 referendum. But monarchists say the calls are desperate.
Intro: Britain's vote to leave the European Union has renewed calls for Australia to become a republic, with many Australians taking to social media to urge a break with the British. The historic vote has sent pro-republic supporters into a frenzy, with hopes it could generate momentum for independence from Britain after the failed 1999 referendum. But monarchists say the calls are desperate.
