1998 plebiscite

The 1998 plebiscite in Australia was a national vote held to determine whether the country should become a republic, replacing the British monarch with an Australian president as head of state. It followed years of debate about Australia's ties to the monarchy and was part of a broader conversation about national identity and independence. The proposal included a specific model for the new government structure. Ultimately, the majority of voters chose to retain the monarchy, with approximately 45% supporting the republic, reflecting a complex balance of public sentiment about tradition and change in Australia.