National party refuses to back Peter Dutton on alternative Indigenous voice proposal
by Daniel Hurst from World news | The Guardian on (#6DSVK)
David Littleproud says his party has real concern' about regional advisory bodies Dutton has promised to put in legislation, but not in the constitution
The Nationals have refused to commit to legislating an Indigenous voice if the Coalition wins the next election, undercutting Peter Dutton's attempt to win over voters with an alternative proposal.
Dutton has campaigned against enshrining a voice to parliament in the constitution, arguing it is risky" to mention the advisory body in the nation's founding document.
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