The Nationals leader warns that Voice to Parliament will fail First Nations people, pointing to a similar unsuccessful body established during the Hawke era.
The federal National Party announced in late November it would oppose Labor’s proposed Voice to Parliament after consulting with Indigenous communities across the country.
Nationals leader David Littleproud says a Voice to Parliament will not"close the gap" for indigenous communities. Picture: NCA NewsWire / Gary Ramage “Don't look down your nose at the Nationals, understand that we come from a different perspective because we actually live it now, and while you might want to put your head on the pillow and close your eyes and think you've done the right thing, we're left with the consequences.
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