Malcoml Turnbull, Bill Shorten vow to push for Australian republic; Lets do it SOON!

AUSTRALIA could become a republic within five years after politicians on both sides Parliament today vowed to work together to bring about a vote.

Forty senators and MPs from both the Australian Labor Party and Liberal Party, including Prime Minister Malcolm Turnbull and Opposition leader Bill Shorten, have signed up to a parliamentary friendship group for an Australian head of state.

The Australian Republican Movement aims to bring about a plebiscite within two years with their support.

Source: Malcoml Turnbull, Bill Shorten vow to push for Australian republic | Perth Now