The referendum working group has released design principles appearing to answer Opposition leader Peter Dutton’s questions over the “definition of Aboriginal” and how the Voice would be selected, says Sky News Political Editor Andrew Clennell.
The referendum working group has released design principles appearing to answer Opposition leader Peter Dutton’s questions over the “definition of Aboriginal” and how the Voice will be selected, says Sky News Political Editor Andrew Clennell.
“Peter Dutton is still saying there is not enough detail and the Solicitor-General’s advice on the proposal, and that term executive government, should be released,” Mr Clennell said. “Constitutional law expert Greg Craven, a conservative who supports the Voice, on with Neil Mitchell this morning saying the current wording could open things up to multiple court challenges.”
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