The federal opposition leader has made his first remarks on the proposed referendum question on an Indigenous Voice to Parliament.
Peter Dutton has told Liberal and National MPs that he believes the broader community lacks an understanding about the Indigenous Voice to Parliament proposal — and the onus is on the federal government to address the issue.Federal Opposition Leader Peter Dutton maintains the onus is now on the Labor government to explain the details of the proposed Indigenous Voice to Parliament constitutional changes.
Prime Minister Anthony Albanese revealed a proposed referendum question to put to Australians on Indigenous constitutional recognition at the Garma Festival in Arnhem Land over the weekend.He said the crafting of the question is aimed at putting a "simple" proposition to Australians to create the best chance of referendum success.
The Liberal leader has impressed on his colleagues the importance of approaching the issue in a "respectful and thoughtful" way. The group behind the Uluru Statement — From the Heart — is proposing two dates for the referendum: 27 May 2023, or 27 January 2024.of more than 250 delegates meeting after a series of regional dialogues across the country.Before then, no national Indigenous consensus position had been reached on the issue.
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