Anthony Albanese has hit back at NT Senator Jacinta Nampijinpa Price over claims an Indigenous Voice to Parliament was divisive and said the comments did not “stack up”.
The Prime Minister has returned from the Northern Territory where he delivered a landmark address to kick off the Garma Festival in northeast Arnhem Land on Saturday.
“I think with respect, when Senator Price has a look at what is proposed in terms of the wording, then the idea that this is anything other than a unifying moment for the nation is, I believe just doesn't stack up,” Mr Albanese told FIVEAA’s Leon Byner on Monday. "Do you support an alteration to the constitution that establishes an Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Voice?" the draft question will read.
During her maiden speech to Parliament last week, Senator Price criticised the government for not demonstrating how the body would deliver for First Nations communities “rather than drive a wedge” between Indigenous and non-Indigenous Australia. Mr Albanese rejected the claim that there wasn’t wide consultation, but conceded there was always going to be “some difference of opinion” within the community.“But quite clearly, this is what overwhelmingly, a majority of communities have come up with, the Uluru Statement from the Heart.
Australia Latest News, Australia Headlines
Similar News:You can also read news stories similar to this one that we have collected from other news sources.
Older workers could fill skills gaps, but pension price is too highAustralia has a worker shortage, yet we penalise retirees who are willing and able to fill many vacancies.
Read more »
‘Very confident’: Albanese unveils key details of Indigenous VoiceAnthony Albanese has told Sky News that he is “very confident” Australians will show “fairness and respect” when considering indigenous constitutional recognition as the government marches towards a referendum on the Voice to Parliament.
Read more »
PM 'optimistic' on Voice referendum success after outlining first stepsAnthony Albanese says the Voice will not be a third chamber of parliament and it will lead to practical outcomes, while the opposition remains cautious, asking for more detail.
Read more »
Liberals call on PM to reveal details on proposed Indigenous VoiceThe Coalition has demanded the Labor Government provide more concrete details on the proposed Indigenous Voice to Parliament following Prime Minister Anthony Albanese’s landmark address at the Garma Festival.
Read more »
Albanese: Voice to Parliament not a ‘third chamber’Prime Minister Anthony Albanese has vowed that the proposed Indigenous Voice to Parliament will not act as a third chamber - should the referendum be successful.
Read more »