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The Guardian - AU
The Guardian - AU
National
Daniel Hurst

BIZARRE: Gary johns faces calls to resign from no voice campaign over offensive comments - What They Never Told You

Former Labor minister and charity commissioner Gary Johns
Former Labor minister Gary Johns is facing criticism over comments from a book he authored about Aboriginal culture, but he said people should read it to form their own view. Photograph: Mick Tsikas/AAP

Gary Johns is facing calls to resign from his position in the no campaign against the Indigenous voice referendum, after he was criticised for making “offensive” and “extreme” comments – including suggesting blood tests for welfare payments.

Recognise a Better Way, which opposes the proposal to enshrine a voice in the constitution, lists Johns as a member of “the Voice No Case Committee”.

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