The Voice to Parliament referendum meant to unite Australians will actually “tear the country apart”, says Nationals Leader David Littleproud.
“In something that is meant to bring us together, I would’ve thought the Prime Minister would have made sure that it would’ve brought
everyone together – rather than there being parts of our society that are very concerned about this,” Mr Littleproud told Sky News Australia.
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