The Assistant Minister for Indigenous Australians said she is “very interested” in holding talks with Greens firebrand Lidia Thorpe over her opposition to the Voice to Parliament.
During an anti-Australia Day rally in Melbourne on Thursday the Greens Senator stated her opposition to the Constitutionally enshrined Voice, arguing Indigenous people “deserve better” than an advisory body.
Stream more breaking news with Flash. 25+ news channels in 1 place. New to Flash? Try 1 month free. Offer ends 31 October, 2023 During an anti-Australia Day rally in Melbourne on Thursday Ms Thorpe stated her opposition to the Constitutionally enshrined Voice, arguing Indigenous people “deserve better” than an advisory body. Picture: Getty"We are sovereign, and this is our land. We deserve better than an advisory body."
“I think it’s interesting that Senator Thorpe has made the position and the stance that she has and obviously what appears to be separating herself from her party,” Ms McCarthy said on Sunday.
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