The coronation of King Charles the third takes place in two days. Inevitably, the debate about whether Australia should become a republic is rearing its head. This is a conversation that’s been happening in Australia for more than 30 years. But could we finally be on the precipice of change?

Today, Craig Foster, former Socceroo and now co-chair of the Australian Republic Movement, on why Australians may finally be ready to sever ties with the monarchy.

The coronation of King Charles the third takes place in two days. Inevitably, the debate about whether Australia should become a republic is rearing its head. This is a conversation that’s been happening in Australia for more than 30 years. But could we finally be on the precipice of change?
Today, Craig Foster, former Socceroo and now co-chair of the Australian Republic Movement, on why Australians may finally be ready to sever ties with the monarchy.

The Morning Edition (formerly Please Explain) brings you the story behind the story with the best journalists in Australia. Join host Samantha Selinger-Morris from the newsrooms of The Sydney Morning Herald and The Age, weekdays from 5am.

The Morning Edition (formerly Please Explain) brings you the story behind the story with the best journalists in Australia. Join host Samantha Selinger-Morris from the newsrooms of The Sydney Morning Herald and The Age, weekdays from 5am.

The Morning Edition

The Morning Edition brings you the story behind the story with the best journalists in Australia. Join host Samantha Selinger-Morris from the newsrooms of The Sydney Morning Herald and The Age, weekdays from 5am.

The Morning Edition brings you the story behind the story with the best journalists in Australia. Join host Samantha Selinger-Morris from the newsrooms of The Sydney Morning Herald and The Age, weekdays from 5am.

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