Anthony Albanese concedes voice yes campaign needs to be ‘stronger’ as poll shows slump in support

Regarding polls showing a slump in support for the yes vote, Anthony Albanese said most Australians would not ‘focus’ on the Indigenous voice to parliament referendum until closer to the date. Photograph: Dan Himbrechts/AAP

Anthony Albanese says the yes campaign needs to be “stronger” in putting forward its case for the voice referendum and must overcome the “relentless negativity” of Peter Dutton’s opposition.

The latest Newspoll on Monday showed support for the Indigenous voice to parliament was declining, but Albanese said he believed most Australians would not “focus” on the referendum until closer to its date.