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The Guardian - AU
The Guardian - AU
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Michael McGowan

Matt Kean urges federal Liberals to support Indigenous voice to parliament

Matt Kean
New South Wales treasurer Matt Kean says the federal Liberal party led by Peter Dutton should support the Indigenous voice referendum. Photograph: Penny Stephens/The Guardian

The New South Wales treasurer, Matt Kean, has urged his federal Liberal counterparts to support an Indigenous voice to parliament in the planned referendum, saying it is a chance to “unite” the country.

The federal opposition has yet to confirm whether it will support a yes vote in a referendum to enshrine the voice in the constitution, which is expected during the first term of Anthony Albanese’s government.

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