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The Canberra Times
The Canberra Times
Miriam Webber

Mundine refuses to condemn 'racist' Voice commentary

Indigenous leader and "no" campaigner Nyunggai Warren Mundine has declined to condemn "racist" comments, declaring he is not the "overlord of free speech", in an address urging Australians to vote against the Voice to Parliament proposal.

Mr Mundine, the chairman of CPAC Australia, was asked by journalists about commentary from a media advisor for the organisation questioning the heritage of key "yes" figures, and a speech given by comedian at a CPAC conference which labelled traditional owners "violent black men".

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