Australia's last remaining Liberal premier, who reiterated his support for the Voice to Parliament alongside Anthony Albanese, has been quizzed on his message to Peter Dutton over the proposal.
Mr Rockliff, Australia's only Liberal premier, on Monday reiterated he would be voting yes in the referendum, a position at odds with his party's federal leader Peter Dutton.
Jeremy Rockliff reiterated his support for the Voice on Monday, at a press conference alongside Anthony Albanese. Picture: Chris Kidd Mr Rockliff said it was important the way forward included an approach where"we can... simply sit down and work through the issues in a consultative way". "Rightfully Australians will have the final say. What I know is that we need to move forward, with unity and purpose. Together," he said.
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