Wensley predicts Australia will be a republic

(Monday 7 July 2008)

The next governor of Queensland, Diplomat Penelope Wensley, predicts Australia will eventually become a republic.

Ms Wensley will be sworn in at the end of the month to replace Quentin Bryce, who will become governor-general in September.

"I believe that in due course the Australian people will decide they wish to become a republic, but they haven't made that decision yet," she said.

"Until such time as they do so, we have institutions and systems that need to be upheld and respected."

(read the full story at http://www.abc.net.au/news/stories/2008/07/07/2295941.htm?section=australia)

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