Julie Bishop says no result in Indigenous voice referendum would send ‘very negative message’ to world

Julie Bishop has strongly backed the voice in her role as Australian National University chancellor. Photograph: Mick Tsikas/AAP

Former Liberal foreign affairs minister Julie Bishop has claimed a no result in the voice referendum would send a “very negative message” to the world about the openness and empathy of Australian society.

Speaking at a yes campaign event in Perth, Bishop strongly backed the voice in her role as Australian National University chancellor.