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Developer ‘deeply regrets’ comments – as it happened

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The Guardian - AU

Voice can close economic gap for Indigenous Australians, says Julian Leeser

Former Liberal frontbencher supports referendum as a way of getting First Nations people ‘to the same starting line’ as other Australians

The Guardian - AU

Coalition no campaigners spending four times more on voice Facebook ads than counterparts

Exclusive: Coalition MPs who oppose the voice to parliament have spent thousands in taxpayer-funded expenses to boost no campaign ads

The Guardian - AU

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Voice no campaign debating ‘every issue imaginable’, Liberal MP Julian Leeser says

Former shadow minister for Indigenous Australians dismisses various claims raised by his own side about unintended consequences

The Guardian - AU

Former Nationals MP Andrew Gee accuses opposition of using case against voice as fundraiser for the LNP

The Member for Calare, who quit the Nationals over referendum, also told Garma festival Coalition had ‘rocks in its head’ and would be seen as ‘reconciliation wreckers’

The Guardian - AU

Garma is a festival of political discussion and celebration of culture. Will the Voice be a central theme?

Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander readers are advised this article mentions people who have passed away. Names have been withheld out of respect for Sorry Business.

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‘Get it back on track’: NSW minister calls for voice yes campaign reset while praising Matt Kean’s support

Exclusive: David Harris says ‘cheap politics’ has skewered the debate but expects support to rise before the vote

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Off with our heads

ABC chair Ita Buttrose says the broadcaster’s coronation coverage did not breach editorial guidelines but she’s sorry some people were miffed, and millions of dollars in money for detention centres went instead to Pacific Nations politicians.

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Accentuating the negative

Former Coalition Indigenous Australians spokesman Julian Leeser has accused the No campaign of using a trope of an ‘angry Aboriginal man’ to incite voters against the Voice, and new drugs offer hope of slowing the decline in dementia patients.

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Yes/No cases for referendum pamphlet released, as Albanese urges greater effort from yes advocates

Anthony Albanese says the Voice referendum campaign will be relatively short and has declared the yes advocates need to be stronger in putting the argument for the change.

The Conversation

‘Biggest danger’ named, as Indigenous Voice bill passes Parliament

Debate on the Voice bill drew opposition and sometimes inflammatory rhetoric from opposite poles of the political spectrum.

The New Daily

House of Representatives passes Voice referendum legislation, which is assured of Senate passage

After a marathon debate, the House of Representatives on Wednesday morning passed the bill for the referendum for an Indigenous Voice to Parliament to be inserted into the Constitution.

The Conversation

PM makes plea to opponents to back Indigenous Voice

Prime Minister Anthony Albanese has urged coalition MPs to back the Indigenous voice, saying the body would provide meaningful action.

The New Daily

Which three issues inspire Scott Morrison to stand up in Parliament these days?

The former prime minister has stood up and spoken up for the third time since he lost the top job. First for the queen, second for a censure motion, and now over the Voice.

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PM makes plea to opponents to back Indigenous voice

Prime Minister Anthony Albanese has urged coalition MPs to back the Indigenous voice, saying the body would provide meaningful action.

The Guardian - AU

Spy boss says terrorism threat lower – as it happened

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Dutton 'using race' to win votes on voice: Bandt

Debate is continuing on the Indigenous voice in federal parliament, with Peter Dutton being accused of using race to sway voters.

AAP

Fresh federal push for national Nazi symbol ban

Liberal MP Julian Leeser has introduced a proposal that would see Nazi symbols including swastikas and salutes be banned across the country.

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The Guardian - AU

Stan Grant faced ‘unrelenting racism’, fellow ABC panellists say, as scale of conservative coverage revealed

Data suggests Sky News and the Australian mentioned the ABC’s coverage of Charles III’s coronation more than 150 times in the past two weeks

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Noel Pearson swipes Mick Gooda after expressing fears Voice to Parliament losing popular support

Noel Pearson says fellow campaigner Mick Gooda's fears that the Voice to Parliament is losing support are unfounded, while launching a tirade against the former Indigenous social justice commissioner.

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PM announces new sanctions – as it happened

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Crown duel: Monarchists accuse ABC of coronation panel ‘blatantly stacked’ with republicans

Coverage a scaled back affair after criticism of reverential tone for Queen’s funeral. Plus: Bell Shakespeare complains about ‘cruel and unfair’ review

AAP

Abbott urges PM to restart Indigenous voice process

Tony Abbott says the upcoming referendum on an Indigenous voice will leave Australia 'embittered and divided', whether or not the proposal is successful.

The New Daily

NSW Liberals yet to decide if they’re for the Voice or against it

The incoming NSW Liberal Party leader has refused to commit to supporting or opposing the proposed Indigenous Voice to parliament

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No 'captain's call' on voice position from NSW Liberals

The new leader of the NSW Liberals has backed away from the former government's position on the voice to parliament, saying the decision is not his call.

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