NT land-rights pioneer Helen Secretary has disputed claims that more than 80 per cent of Indigenous Australians support a Voice to parliament. Ms Secretary has announced she will be voting No in the upcoming referendum, saying her people require a treaty instead. The divisive nature of the referendum has also worried her, as she urged all Australians to be proud of their country and embrace multiculturalism.
NT land-rights pioneer Helen Secretary has disputed claims that more than 80 per cent of Indigenous Australians support a Voice to parliament.
Ms Secretary has announced she will be voting No in the upcoming referendum, saying her people require a treaty instead. The divisive nature of the referendum has also worried her, as she urged all Australians to be proud of their country and embrace multiculturalism.
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