The Australian | ALP backs royal heir succession change The Australian BILL Shorten would rather change the Constitution to allow an Australian head of state than engage in an “anachronistic” debate about the modernisation of royal succession laws. While the Opposition Leader said it was time to “breathe new life” into the ... Labor to support bill to modernise monarchy, despite push for republic Australian republic: Bill Shorten reignites debate by casting doubt on relevance ... Shorten ridicules royal succession laws |