The prime minister says the Indigenous Voice proposal is legally sound as he faces opposition calls for a rethink of the referendum plan.
Australians will vote in the referendum on the Voice to Parliament between October and December, pending the passing of legislation through parliament by the end of June.Anthony Albanese has defended the wording of the proposed Indigenous Voice to Parliament, dismissing fears of possible High Court challenges.
"This is a legally sound proposition. It makes it very clear that parliament is in charge," he told 2SM Sydney on Wednesday. The party position led to 'yes' proponent Julian Leeser quitting the frontbench and Liberal leader Peter Dutton appointing Northern Territory senator Jacinta Price - a strong advocate for the 'no' case - in his place."Jacinta Price is one of the strongest, most coherent cut-through voices in the country," he said in Adelaide.
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