Peter Dutton confirms Liberals will oppose Indigenous voice to parliament

Opposition leader says he will actively campaign against the voice, claiming it won't deliver outcomes to people on the ground'

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The Liberal leader, Peter Dutton, will actively campaign against the Indigenous voice referendum, directing his frontbench to oppose the proposal.

Dutton has instead proposed symbolic recognition in the constitution and a legislated voice, both suggestions which have long been rejected by Indigenous communities and the Uluru statement from the heart.

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