(CNN) -- Australia Prime Minister Julia Gillard said Tuesday she believes Australia should become a republic after Queen Elizabeth II dies.
Gillard said the country has a "deep affection" for Queen Elizabeth, but that she favors moving Australia toward a republic.
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Note:August 17, 2010 Updated 0953 GMT