Opposition to an Indigenous voice to parliament within the Nationals is firming, with Darren Chester taking the portfolios left vacant by outgoing Andrew Gee.
Mr Gee quit after its partyroom decision to oppose constitutionally enshrining a voice to parliament, although support for that call has since dwindled.
Mr Chester wasted no time declaring where he stands on the voice referendum on Wednesday when he took over as opposition spokesperson for regional education, regional development, and local government and territories.