BREAKING: The Liberal Party will formally oppose the government’s model for a Voice to parliament. They instead voted to support legislated, rather than constitutionally enshrined, local and regional voices.
The Liberal Party will formally oppose the government’s model for a Voice to parliament.
“We want to make sure we can get the best possible outcomes for Indigenous Australians, and we do that through recognising Indigenous Australians in the constitution … having a Canberra Voice won’t resolve the issues on the ground for Indigenous communities.” Ley said the prime minister had displayed “breathtaking arrogance” and had acted in an unbecoming manner throughout the Voice debate.
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