The voice referendum may be the last time we vote under the old rules where lies are legal and there’s no brake on big money

‘Peter Dutton complains about Qantas’s support for yes and progressives cry foul over Clive Palmer’s no ads. But when the referendum is over, Labor and the Coalition may find themselves on the same side on electoral reform.’ Photograph: Mick Tsikas/AAP

In the home stretch to the voice referendum, the billionaire Clive Palmer is once again hoping to influence voters with a massive spend on political ads.

The $2m Palmer is reported to be spending to make claims without evidence that Australians will be forced to “pay the rent” if the yes side gets up is chump change compared with his previous efforts.