Former Prime Minister Malcolm Turnbull has claimed the death of the Queen will spark a “period of reflection” for Australia, leading to the country choosing to become a republic.
Turnbull discussed the issue on The Times podcast, saying “there’s nothing anti-British or anti-Commonwealth” by wanting an Australian Head of State.
“The next opportunity to consider this will be after the end of the Queen’s reign,” Turnbull said.
“When Queen Elizabeth’s reign comes to an end, there will be a period of reflection, and I think the republic issue will return.