Prominent Indigenous leader says she believes most Australians aren’t racist, but said the no camapign was using ‘racist tactics’
Langton is a member of the government’s advisory groups on the voice and co-author of an influential co-design report – commissioned under the former Coalition government – suggesting possible details around the Indigenous consultation body., based on an earlier article in the Bunbury Herald, quoting Langton’s comments to a referendum event at Edith Cowan University on Sunday. The Bunbury Herald front page carried the headline “Racist or stupid: voice author slams the no campaign”.
In parliament’s question time on Monday, shortly after the article’s publication, deputy Liberal leader Sussan Ley referred to the article and claimed Langton had “accused no voters of opposing the referendum because of ‘base racism or sheer stupidity’”.minister Linda Burney to condemn the comments; Burney responded with a general comment calling for respect in the referendum campaign.
“And they are appealing to Australians to frighten them into adopting highly racist and stupid beliefs.”The Nine newspapers reported Langton was considering legal action.
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