'Republicanism by stealth' Labor Prime Minister Anthony Albanese, who attended the coronation, is an avowed republican whose government includes an assistant minister for the republic.'We are facing a campaign of republicanism by stealth in Australia by the current government despite the parading of the prime minister in London declaring his allegiance to the king,' said Australian Monarchist League chair Philip Benwell.
The New South Wales premier said he would not apologize to those disappointed by the decision.'I have got no interest in antagonizing people that believe in the monarchy, people who are royalists — of course not—but obviously I have got to be careful about where I spend their money,' he said.Polls show many Australians want to get rid of the monarchy in favor of a republic.