Former Labor Minister Graham Richardson says the voice referendum is 'looking doomed.' He questions whether Australians have ever truly 'warmed' to the idea. Mr Richardson is uncertain if they ever will in the future. Despite this, he remains a staunch supporter of Prime Minister Anthony Albanese. 'While I'm a great supporter of Albanese, I don't think he's got this one right,' Mr Richardson told Sky News Australia.
Former Labor Minister Graham Richardson says the Voice referendum is"looking doomed."Mr Richardson is uncertain if they ever will in the future."While I'm a great supporter of Albanese, I don't think he's got this one right," Mr Richardson told Sky News Australia.
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