Leaders from key Australian religious groups have demanded immediate action on the Indigenous Voice to Parliament.
Prime Minister Anthony Albanese pushed the issue to the centre of his government’s agenda when he declared on election night there would be a referendum in his first term.
Stream Sky News live & on demand with Flash. 25+ news channels in 1 place. New to Flash? Try 1 month free. Offer ends 31 October, 2022.Faith leaders have now joined the call with representatives from more almost ten religious organisations demanding action on the Uluru Statement from the Heart. Keynote speaker and Indigenous filmmaker Rachel Perkins said the event was an “unprecedented moment". Picture: Supplied
Keynote speaker and Indigenous filmmaker Rachel Perkins said the event was an “unprecedented moment… of great national significance”.
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