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The Guardian - AU
The Guardian - AU
National
Paul Karp Chief political correspondent

Julian Leeser resigns from shadow cabinet over Liberals’ voice stance

Liberal MP Julian Leeser has resigned as shadow attorney general and shadow minister for Indigenous Australians, less than a week after the Liberals confirmed they will oppose an Indigenous voice in the constitution.

Leeser, who is a supporter of an Indigenous voice, announced in a statement on Facebook on Tuesday morning he had resigned so as to campaign for a yes vote in the referendum.

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