Nationals MP Andrew Gee quits party citing opposition to Indigenous voice
“I feel that I can best represent the constituents of Calare and our region by speaking out on issues, free from party constraints and expectations,” Gee said on Friday., and also witnessing the devastation our region has experienced over the past few weeks, has really brought home to me the importance of being able to stand up and be counted.
Gee said he felt he didn’t have “unfettered freedom” to put his view on the voice, and didn’t foresee the federal Nationals’ policy changing on the issue. The Liberal party, led by Peter Dutton, is yet to determine its position, with many arguing internally for a free vote.
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