Fed: ARM wants republic plebescite at next election
Australia's Republican Movement has called for a plebiscite on a republic to be includedin a referendum on parliamentary terms at the next federal election.
Prime Minister JOHN HOWARD has suggested a referendum to extend parliamentary termscould be held in conjunction with the next election -- if there's enough interest fromthe public.
Australian Republican Movement chairman GREG BARNS says he'll speak with the federalgovernment and opposition about attaching a non-binding plebiscite to a referendum toextend parliamentary terms from three years to four, and senators' terms from six yearsto eight.
Mr BARNS says the proposed plebiscite will ask if people want Australia to become arepublic, and which model they prefer.
He says three models for a republic would be presented -- an ultra-minimalist model,direct election of a president and parliamentary selection.
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KEYWORD: REPUBLIC (CANBERRA)
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