Odds are against Rudd hearing a resounding ‘yes’ to reform

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George Williams | 31 May 2008

KEVIN Rudd has come to office with ambitious plans to reform the constitution. His election commitments include referendums on fixed four-year terms for the Federal Parliament, an Australian republic, recognizing local government and restoring co-operation in federal-state relations. Further ballots may be held on taking over state hospitals and recognizing indigenous peoples in a new preamble to the constitution.

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