Opposition Leader Peter Dutton will “most likely” oppose the Voice to Parliament following the Nationals coming out against the proposal, Sky News Australia Political Editor Andrew Clennell has predicted.
Nationals leader David Littleproud confirmed his party’s opposition to the body after revealing he had consulted with indigenous leaders to determine if the proposal would “close the gap”.
Stream more on politics with Flash. 25+ news channels in 1 place. New to Flash? Try 1 month free. Offer ends 31 October, 2022 The Opposition Leader has largely remained tight-lipped on whether he will support the Voice, but has consistentlyMr Dutton said in September Labor was “making a lot of this up on the run”, while telling a closed party room in August that heThe Liberal Party’s key spokesperson on the proposal, shadow attorney general Julian Leeser, has also joined the leader and questioned Labor’s plan despite leading the Parliamentary inquiry calling for a Voice to Parliament.
He said after consultation with Indigenous leaders, the party was not satisfied the body would address measures to improve quality of life for Indigenous Australians.
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