National party refuses to back Peter Dutton on alternative Indigenous voice proposal

The National party leader, David Littleproud, has refused to back his Coalition partner Peter Dutton by endorsing the Liberals’ alternative proposal for Indigenous recognition. Photograph: Mick Tsikas/AAP

The Nationals have refused to commit to legislating an Indigenous voice if the Coalition wins the next election, undercutting Peter Dutton’s attempt to win over voters with an alternative proposal.

Dutton has campaigned against enshrining a voice to parliament in the constitution, arguing it is “risky” to mention the advisory body in the nation’s founding document.