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PM defends voice referendum process

Prime Minister Anthony Albanese has rejected suggestions the government might legislate for an Indigenous voice to parliament if a referendum on constitutional recognition is lost.

"If Australians say no, then there will be no constitutional change," he told radio 2GB Sydney on Wednesday.

Under the current timeline, the referendum is due to be held in the second half of this year.

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