Opposition leader Peter Dutton delivered a “scathing” speech concerning the legislation introducing the referendum on an Indigenous Voice to Parliament.
Mr Dutton said he supports constitutional recognition of Aboriginal people but not enshrining a national Voice advisory body in the constitution.
According to Sky News Political Editor Andrew Clennell, Indigenous Australians Minister Linda Burney “lashed” Mr Dutton’s speech afterwards.
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