Matt Kean urges federal Liberals to support Indigenous voice to parliament

NSW treasurer says referendum is an opportunity to unite the nation' and the party's backing would ensure broad support for yes vote

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The New South Wales treasurer, Matt Kean, has urged his federal Liberal counterparts to support an Indigenous voice to parliament in the planned referendum, saying it is a chance to unite" the country.

The federal opposition has yet to confirm whether it will support a yes vote in a referendum to enshrine the voice in the constitution, which is expected during the first term of Anthony Albanese's government.

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