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political reporter Matthew Doran

Voice to Parliament would be an 'enhancement' to constitution, according to solicitor-general

Solicitor-general Stephen Donaghue says the Voice to Parliament would enhance Australia's democracy. (ABC News: Luis Ascui)

The government’s top lawyer insists the proposed Indigenous Voice to Parliament would "enhance" Australia's system of government, arguing he does not believe it would "pose any threat" to the nation's parliamentary democracy.

Solicitor-general Stephen Donaghue KC has also dismissed suggestions the creation of the advisory body, enshrined in the constitution, would lead to a deluge of legal challenges.

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