Independent senator Lidia Thorpe is considering abstaining from voting on legislation to enable the Voice referendum in the Senate but has ruled out supporting the No campaign.
"Changing our Constitution to enshrine a Voice will take our country backwards, not forwards.
Prime Minister Anthony Albanese used his speech to accuse the Liberal leader of amplifying misinformation, and urged all Australians to be on the "right side of history". "Imagine that after generations of being sidelined and ignored, you are finally given an opportunity to change it. To be heard."
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