King Charles and Queen Camilla are set to touch down in Australia tonight – marking the first visit by a reigning monarch since 2011.

The trip has rekindled debate about the nation’s constitutional links to Britain.

Co-Chair of the Australian Republic Movement Esther Analotilistells Heather du Plessis Allan the nation needs a head of state who is dedicated solely to Australia.

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With a straight down the middle approach, Heather du Plessis-Allan Drive on Newstalk ZB delivers the very latest news and views to New Zealanders as they wrap up their day.

Heather du Plessis-Allan Drive

Esther Analotilis: Co-chair of Australian Republic Movement on King Charles and Queen Camilla's visit to Australia

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