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Senior Liberal quits over Indigenous Voice opposition

Shadow attorney-general Julian Leeser has quit the Coalition frontbench over its decision to oppose the Indigenous Voice to Parliament.

The New Daily · Apr 11, 2023

Julian Leeser resigns from shadow cabinet over Liberals’ voice stance

Shadow attorney general quits frontbench less than a week after Peter Dutton announced Liberals would oppose Indigenous voice to parliament

The Guardian - AU · Apr 11, 2023

Quitting Liberals due to voice a hard call, says Wyatt

The first Aboriginal person to be Indigenous Australians Minister, Ken Wyatt, has hit back at opposition claims about the voice.

AAP · Apr 10, 2023

Dutton defies calls for change, with Liberals tipped to reject Voice proposal

Peter Dutton appeared to hold firm against calls to bring the party towards lost seats in metropolitan Australia.

The New Daily · Apr 4, 2023

Liberal MP calls for free vote on Indigenous voice

Ahead of a key party room meeting about the Indigenous voice, Peter Dutton faces pressure to allow MPs a free vote on supporting the proposal.

AAP · Apr 3, 2023

PM reportedly issued invitation to visit Beijing – as it happened

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The Guardian - AU · Apr 3, 2023

Paul Bongiorno: Peter Dutton can’t say yes, despite the Aston wipeout

Saturday’s by-election loss is the second time in less than a year the voters have got it wrong, according to Peter Dutton.

The New Daily · Apr 3, 2023

Liberals to meet on Voice, with Julian Leeser favouring campaign freedom for senior figures

Opposition spokesman for Indigenous Australians Julian Leeser has delivered a detailed critique of the government’s Voice proposal, ahead of Wednesday’s special Liberal Party meeting to determine its stand.

The Conversation · Apr 3, 2023

Liberal Party to discuss Voice to Parliament position at party room meeting this week

The Voice would be a permanent body to advise parliament, representing First Nations people on policies that affect their lives.

ABC News · Apr 3, 2023

Liberal’s dire warning on Voice as party calls snap meeting after by-election

Liberal MPs have been called back to Canberra for a snap meeting to determine the party room’s official position on the Indigenous Voice.

The New Daily · Apr 3, 2023