Coalition’s second referendum plan a ‘mirage’, Noel Pearson says

Indigenous leader dismisses Peter Dutton's proposal and urges Australians to back coming vote as a chance to settle unfinished business'

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Cape York leader Noel Pearson believes the Coalition would never hold another referendum on Indigenous constitutional recognition if next month's vote on the voice fails, saying plan is a mirage" and pointing to internal opposition confusion.

Pearson has urged Australians to back the current referendum as a chance to settle unfinished business", expressing confidence the vote would succeed despite slipping support in opinion polls.

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