As he finishes his walk in support of the Indigenous voice to parliament, Long says the referendum is crucial to moving forward together as a nation
AFL legend Michael Long arrives at Parliament House after completing his walk from Melbourne to Canberra in support of the Indigenous voice to parliament.
With the prime minister, Anthony Albanese, by his side, Long says he felt 'overwhelming support' from people he encountered on his 20-day walk. He urges Australians to 'think not just with their minds but with their hearts ... It's time now to have those respectful conversations,' he says. 'This referendum is so important as we move together as a nation'
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