'Grief is the price we pay for love' - Australia pays tribute

Members of the public leave messages of condolences for Queen Elizabeth II at St. Andrew's Cathedral in Sydney

Members of the public leave messages of condolences for Queen Elizabeth II at St. Andrew's Cathedral in Sydney Source: AAP / BIANCA DE MARCHI/AAPIMAGE

Australian political leaders are paying tribute to Queen Elizabeth who played an overshadowing role in Australian politics and culture for over 70 years. Anthony Albanese says the Queen was a rare and reassuring constant amidst rapid change.



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