Opposition leader says constitutional recognition is ‘the right thing to do’ and simple referendum on the issue was ‘fair compromise’
Opposition leader Peter Dutton has said the Coalition would hold another referendum to recognisein the constitution if the yes vote fails and his party wins the next election.
The opposition is against a voice to parliament, which would provide advice on issues affecting Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people, but has supported constitutional recognition since the Howard government.Dutton reaffirmed the party’s position on constitutional recognition on Sunday, saying he believes it is “respectful” and “the right thing to do”.
“But enshrining a voice in the constitution is divisive, it will divide the country down the middle. It will not provide the practical outcomes,” Dutton said on Sunday.He said it would grind government decision-making “to a near halt”.What has happened already?
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