Jeff Kennett has indicated he could change his mind and support an Indigenous Voice in the Constitution if Anthony Albanese treats Australians “like adults” and provides more information.
The former Victorian Liberal premier is a strong supporter of Indigenous recognition in the Constitution but has proposed the Voice be established through legislation.
Former premier Jeff Kennett has demanded more detail from Anthony Albanese about how the Voice would function before Australians are asked to vote on it. Picture: Aaron Francis “Because they’re the only group of Australians that have that Constitutional recognition and therefore everyone else doesn’t have it.”
Mr Kennett has indicated he could support an Indigenous Voice in the Constitution if Mr Albanese treats Australians “like adults” and provides more information. Picture: Sky News
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