SBS | Pushing republic is hard work: ARM leader NEWS.com.au AUSTRALIAN Republican Movement chairman Geoff Gallop admits pushing the cause is hard work. ON current figures, a third of Australians want an Australian head of state, a third favour the current system, and the rest remain to be convinced either way. Bill Shorten calls for a republic debate Opposition Leader Bill Shorten renews call for republic ahead of Australia Day Shorten calls for new life for republic |