Representatives from a range of peak bodies have travelled to Canberra and spoken with government and crossbench members about the need for a respectful referendum debate, but the ABC understands opposition members have so far refused meetings.
abc.net.au/news/coalition-refuses-meet-experts-calling-for-respectful-referendum/102821554Members of the federal Coalition have refused to meet with peak bodies for mental health and Indigenous wellbeing advocating for a respectful referendum debate while at Parliament House.
Gamilaroi and Gomeroi man Clinton Schultz is a psychologist and director of First Nations strategy at the Black Dog Institute. Advocates are now calling for politicians to sign up to a "respectful referendum" pledge, due to the reported increase in the number of First Nations people feeling psychological harm around the campaign.
"We believe that by targeting politicians and encouraging them to undertake the referendum debate in a more respectful way, that will filter down to the general public," Dr Schultz said.
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