Pauline Hanson has suggested Jacinta Price is the “obvious and only” choice to take over the shadow indigenous affairs portfolio, after Julian Leeser stepped down over his support for the Voice to Parliament.
over his support for the Voice to ParliamentThe MP for the New South Wales seat of Berowra has been a long-time advocate for the body and said while his decision was made “without rancour or bitterness” towards the party, it would allow him to actively campaign in support of a successful referendum.formally oppose the proposalMs Hanson said the Northern Territory Senator is the “obvious and only” choice to take over the shadow indigenous affairs portfolio.
“Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people might finally get a minister who understands the need to comprehensively reform indigenous affairs so the gaps can actually be closed. Ms Hanson, a fierce opponent of the Voice, also demanded any other Liberal frontbenchers not prepared to support the stance should resign immediately.Senator Jacinta Price should be elevated to Peter Duttonâs front bench as the Coalitionâs shadow Indigenous Australians spokeswoman following Julian Leeserâs resignation.She explicitly called out Simon Birmingham, who she argued will “not provide the leadership the Coalition” needs to oppose the Voice.
“Mr Dutton needs his party’s complete and unequivocal support for the NO campaign. Like Mr Leeser, Senator Birmingham should go too.”
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