Lidia Thorpe says voice referendum should be called off and attacks ‘powerless advisory body’

Senator criticises push to enshrine an Indigenous voice to parliament in the constitution, saying it is an insult' to First Nations people's intelligence

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Lidia Thorpe has called for the voice referendum to be called off, arguing it is an easy way to fake progress" for First Nations people without making any changes.

The independent senator told the National Press Club on Wednesday a no victory would reveal Australia as a racist country, despite herself advocating for people to vote no.

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