‘Biggest danger’ named, as Indigenous Voice bill passes Parliament

ALP Senate leader Penny Wong embraces Malarndirri McCarthy after the Voice bill passed in the Senate on Monday. Photo: AAP

Parliament has passed legislation to authorise a referendum on recognising Indigenous Australians in the Constitution and to enshrine the permanent advisory body known as the Voice. 

A vote on the Constitutional Alteration Bill passed the Senate 52-19 to applause and a standing ovation from the public galleries in the Senate on Monday.