National party won’t support Indigenous voice to parliament, saying it won’t close the gap
by Josh Butler from World news | The Guardian on (#668NG)
The Liberals are yet to reach a position on the referendum, which is expected by the end of 2023
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The Nationals will not support the proposal for a voice to parliament, putting a dent in hopes for bipartisan support for a referendum on Indigenous constitutional recognition.
The Liberal party is still to settle its party room position on the pending referendum, but at least some members of the junior Coalition partner will campaign actively against the change.
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