Senior Liberals in Victoria including opposition leader John Pesutto say there is not enough information available for them to lend support to the Voice.
there is not enough information available for them to lend support to the Voice.
“So like all Victorians, in fact, like many Australians, I just want to see the detail, but I’m committed to engaging in this discussion ... in good faith.”The Australian Financial Review.Shadow finance minister Jess Wilson declined to comment when asked about her views on the Voice. Earlier this month they signed a statement of intent to secure a successful referendum later this year., telling ABC radio last Friday he believes the Voice is a “historic opportunity” that will improve the lives of First Nations people.
A referendum on the Indigenous Voice to parliament will be held later this year. If the majority of people in the majority of states vote Yes and a majority of voters do nationwide – a double majority – provision will be made in the Constitution for the Voice.Prime Minister Anthony Albanese has given assurances that the body would have no veto powers on government decision-making, no funding powers, no impact on sovereignty and no capacity to deliver programs.
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