Sarah Hanson-Young has refused to weigh in on Lidia Thorpe’s future as the Greens’ First Nations spokesperson after she publicly opposed the Voice to Parliament at an Invasion Day rally.
Sky News Australia’s Political Editor Andrew Clennell revealed on Monday the Greens are expected to officially endorse the Voice to Parliament after the party meets this week.
Stream more breaking news with Flash. 25+ news channels in 1 place. New to Flash? Try 1 month free. Offer ends 31 October, 2023 Addressing an Invasion Day rally on Thursday, Ms Thorpe argued Indigenous people “deserve better” than an advisory body, in an impassioned speech in Melbourne. Picture: Getty
"You don't go to someone else’s country and say you're sovereign. We are sovereign, and this is our land. We deserve better than an advisory body."
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