Cabinet to consider interim listening mechanism after resounding no vote on voice

The Guardian understands the government will consider options including appointing a new short-term policy advisory group reporting to Anthony Albanese, pictured with Indigenous Australians minister Linda Burney, after the defeat of the voice to parliament. Photograph: Mick Tsikas/AAP

Federal cabinet is meeting to discuss the Albanese government’s next steps to address Indigenous disadvantage, with senior government figures favouring an interim listening mechanism to provide advice directly to the prime minister.

After the resounding defeat of the voice to parliament on Saturday night, Guardian Australia understands the government will consider on Monday options including appointing a new short-term policy advisory group reporting to the prime minister.