Indigenous leader and prominent No campaigner Warren Mundine has revealed his struggle with mental health due to threats and abuse after campaigning against a Voice to Parliament.
Mr Mundine spoke about the extent of threats that led him to contemplating suicide during an interview with Sky News Northern Australia correspondent Matt Cunningham.
The interview will air in Sky News Australia’s upcoming documentary ‘The Voice: Australia Decides’ which premieres on Tuesday night.
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