Voice bill to come before parliament next month with campaigning to kick into gear quickly
by Josh Butler from World news | The Guardian on (#68DR2)
Anthony Albanese urges Peter Dutton to bring an open heart' when he meets with an expert Indigenous referendum group
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A bill to amend the constitution to allow for the voice to parliament will be introduced next month, with referendum processes and campaigning expected to accelerate quickly from next week.
The prime minister, Anthony Albanese, implored Peter Dutton to bring an open heart" on the voice when he meets with an expert Indigenous referendum group on Thursday, with the opposition leader challenged to make a constructive contribution" as he faces a growing swell of community and corporate support for constitutional change.
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