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The Guardian - AU
The Guardian - AU
National
Katharine Murphy

The Long walk to Canberra for the voice brings a moment of hope for progress, unity and grace

As we creep towards 14 October, the tone of the referendum debate in parliament has been sullen. At times, it’s been poisonous.

But a convivial atmosphere prevailed when MPs gathered on the shore of Lake Burley Griffin to welcome AFL legend Michael Long on Thursday morning. Long was on the final leg of his walk from Melbourne in support of the voice to parliament.

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