Sky News host Chris Kenny says the Voice referendum will not undermine democracy because it has no power and is only advisory.
“The No campaigners say the Voice bestows a special privilege, but that’s simply not true,” Mr Kenny said.
“Voice opponents continue to try to frighten people about the voice, running a scare about how it will undermine democracy, even though it has no power and is only advisory.
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