South Australian Premier Peter Malinauskas says he is confident his state can legislate its own Voice to Parliament within a year.
As the federal government forges ahead with its plan to hold a referendum on the Voice, Mr Malinauskas said he expects his state to have its own within the year.
“It’s our objective to have legislation in the Parliament at some point during the course of the next calendar year.” Stream more Australian news with Flash. 25+ news channels in 1 place. New to Flash? Try 1 month free. Offer ends 31 October, 2022Prime Minister Anthony Albanese unveiled the proposed wording for three sentences to be added into the constitution last month. Picture: Getty
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