The prime minister has foreshadowed the Commonwealth solicitor-general will come out in support of the Voice referendum in the face of the Coalition’s persistent challenges
Prime Minister Anthony Albanese said he would be surprised if Australians didn’t see a range of sporting figures campaigning for an Indigenous Voice to parliament ahead of the referendum later this year.
Asked if he expected big names from the sporting world to advocate for a Yes vote, Albanese replied, “I would be surprised if you didn’t see a range of figures out there saying that it is time for recognition.” “And, through the process ... he will, I’m sure take the opportunity through the attorney-general to make that position clear,” Albanese said.
However, on Sunday he said Australia’s political system had changed substantially since the last referendum.“Just a couple of weeks ago, in the Aston byelection, history was created with something that hadn’t happened in over 100 years: the government winning a seat off the opposition in a byelection,” he said.One of the key criticisms from the opposition has been the proposed ability of the Voice to consult executive government on matters affecting Indigenous people.
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