Senator says treaty ‘the only way forward’ – as it happened

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Julian Leeser, the former shadow minister for Indigenous affairs and yes campaigner, has reassured ABC Radio that the voice to parliament is a safe change" with cross-party support as the referendum draws nearer.

Right from the beginning of my participation in this debate, I've called for a higher standard of debate and I've said that we should focus on issues of people," he said.

I was proud to put my signature to the yes case. The yes case provides a positive reason for voting ... It speaks to the practical results from change. It explains why recognition makes a difference to Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people. But it's a safe change. It's a change supported by people from all sides of politics.