Former Labor Minister Graham Richardson says he wishes the Voice to Parliament referendum had been introduced years ago. He believes that continuous discussions without action have undermined its success. 'I wish we had it years ago,' he told Sky News Australia. Mr Richardson emphasised that merely talking about the referendum might have 'doomed' its prospects. He expressed regret over the delay in its implementation.
Former Labor Minister Graham Richardson says he wishes the Voice to Parliament referendum had been introduced years ago."I wish we had it years ago," he told Sky News Australia.He expressed regret over the delay in its implementation.
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