Peter Dutton says the prime minister should keep pushing the Voice if the referendum fails, even though he admits voters are sick of hearing about it.
Opposition Leader Peter Dutton says Anthony Albanese will fail the character test if he does not keep pushing for the Voice and constitutional recognition if the October 14 referendum fails.
Despite the Coalition complaining the government has focused too much on the Voice, Nationals leader David Littleproud told the same party room meeting on Tuesday that “over the next five weeks, there’s only one game in town”. This week is the last sitting of parliament before the vote.He recommended everyone step back and leave the messaging to Indigenous senators Jacinta Price and Kerrynne Liddle, who had outfoxed the Yes advocates.
“I call on Peter Dutton today to condemn this. If he doesn’t, then he is complicit in this lie,” he said. “If you look at any reputable fact-checker, every one of them says the No case is substantially false, they are lying to you.“I’ve asked the no voters, what would you propose is a better option? What are we to do? Go on as we are with no change?The comments were first reported by theIndigenous Australians Minister Linda Burney was asked in question time to condemn the comments, but said instead everyone involved in the Voice debate should be constructive and respectful.
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