Peter Dutton has claimed Julian Leeser was subjected to 'disgraceful' personal attacks in recent months as he called on Anthony Albanese to apologise to the former Liberal frontbencher.
and shadow attorney-general in response to his party's position on the Voice to Parliament.
Peter Dutton has thanked Julian Leeser for his service after he resigned from the opposition frontbench. Picture: NCA NewsWire / Martin Ollman "He has gone through a process within our party and his position is at odds with the overwhelming majority of the Liberal Party members in our party room." were for constitutional recognition of Indigenous Australians but it was a"resounding no" to the"Canberra Voice".
"The form of words the Prime Minister has on the table at the moment will see our system of government change dramatically from what we've known in our entire lifetimes, so I think it is important that people get... a full understanding of what it is the Prime Minister is proposing." "As a Liberal I believe in the dignity of every Australian - in what can be achieved when they are affirmed, valued, and empowered. I believe that better policy is made when the very people affected by it are consulted on it."
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