“As co-chair of the Australian Republic Movement, Esther Anatolitis is on a mission to see Australia cut ties with the monarchy. On the 50th anniversary of Gough Whitlam’s dismissal, she has written a book, curiously named When Australia Became A Republic.

“The title is inspired by the many times Australians have done things their own way, from the introduction of the secret ballot to the Sydney Olympics…”

>>> Read Kerri O’Brien’s piece in SMH/The Age published 18 October 2025

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