Co-author of the Calma Langton report Marcia Langton has revealed she won’t be helping Peter Dutton with a second referendum, according to Sky News Political Editor Andrew Clennell. Mr Clennell said Ms Langton spoke at the National Press Club on Wednesday, where she was questioned about the Opposition leader’s call for a second referendum on constitutional recognition. “Not in the least,” Ms Langton said.
Co-author of the Calma Langton report Marcia Langton has revealed she won’t be helping Peter Dutton with a second referendum, according to Sky News Political Editor Andrew Clennell.
Mr Clennell said Ms Langton spoke at the National Press Club on Wednesday, where she was questioned about the Opposition leader’s call for a second referendum on constitutional recognition.
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