the evening news —— breaking news from around the world 2a hours a day. this is bbc news. and that was overwhelming rejected by the australian public so it's probably not the right time for mr albanese to take another vote. and terms of the referendum, it would be the first time it is true as to the polls. it would be the first time it is true as to the polls.— as to the polls. it would not. if ou can as to the polls. it would not. if you can believe _ as to the polls. it would not. if you can believe it, _ as to the polls. it would not. if you can believe it, it's 25 - as to the polls. it would not. ifj you can believe it, it's 25 years since australians voted in the republic referendum of 1999. back then,is republic referendum of 1999. back then, is rejected by about 55—45%. interestingly, the yes vote was spearheaded by malcolm turnbull, who went on to become australia's prime