Unité 12 | Ressource Audio

Unité 12 | Audio

Renewed calls for Australia to become a republic

Every few years, there are renewed calls for Australia to become a republic, often following a scandal in the Royal Family. But is Australia ready to become a Republic?

Questions :

Listen to the recording from 3:35 to the end.

1. Pick out the key historical moments mentioned and explain the evolution of Australians’ viewpoint on becoming a republic.
2. Describe the system the Republican Movement would propose.
3. Find the obstacles to this system. 
4. PAIRWORK. Interview an Australian citizen and gather information about the reasons why they would choose a republic. 
 

Crédits :

Renewed calls for Australia to become a republic - The Backstory with Isobel Roe, RN Breakfast with Sally Sara, 12 Mar 2021 © ABC 

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