We did as we were asked, says PM on Voice

Original article by Phillip Coorey
The Australian Financial Review – Page: 5 : 15-Oct-24

Speaking a year to the day that the Indigenous Voice to parliament referendum was soundly defeated, Prime Minister Anthony Albanese has described the result as a "disappointing result" but a collective loss. Albanese said that in bringing on the referendum that he was simply honouring an invitation by Indigenous Australians in 2017 to "walk with them in the Uluru Statement from the Heart". Opposition Leader Peter Dutton had promised prior to the Voice referendum that he would hold a referendum next year to recognise Indigenous people in the constitution if he wins the federal election. He dumped his promise after the Voice referendum, and Albanese on Monday dared Dutton to make good on his promise if he is elected.

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AUSTRALIA. DEPT OF THE PRIME MINISTER AND CABINET

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