Republican movement seeing Brexit as sign for Australia

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. Image: Peter Fitzsimons at the National Press Club (AAP)

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.