In abandoning support for an Indigenous treaty, Queensland’s LNP is playing with people’s lives

‘The LNP has missed an opportunity to demonstrate leadership in addressing the historical wrongs done to First Nations peoples.’ Photograph: Mark Kolbe/Getty Images for Tourism Queensl

The recent decision by Queensland’s Liberal National party to withdraw its support for truth-telling and treaty processes following the voice referendum result is a profound disappointment and a grievous mistake.

The LNP’s blatant lane-change exposes them for what they are – political opportunists willing to abandon First Nations communities in a brutal game of political brinkmanship.