| Does A New PM Herald G'Bye To The Monarchy Down Under? |
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| Written by Joanne Leyland | |
| Saturday, 24 November 2007 | |
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John Howard was widely recognised – and also criticised by his opponents – for
having helped to 'save' the Queen and the monarchy at the time of
the Australian referendum of November 1999, the result of which was a relatively narrow victory in favour of the Crown.However, as seen before the launch of the election campaign when the subject once again made headline news in July, the debate continues to rumble on. Just last month, a leading republican suggested that the death of Elizabeth II will also herald the death knell on the role of the monarchy in Australia. 
While polls in Britain have shown steady increases in support for the Prince of Wales and his second wife, a similar poll (albeit now a little aged) carried out at the start of 2006 - just a few months after the couple married - suggested Charles and Camilla are yet to win over Australia. 
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