Former Victorian premier Jeff Kennett says giving one group “special access” discriminates against all Australians, and having the Voice established through legislation “outside” of the constitution is a better way to do it.
“The constitution must be for all Australians equally – to give one group special access, even if it’s only advice, discriminates against all other Australians,” Mr Kennett told Sky News host Paul Murray.
“I’m in favour of the Voice being established, but I want it done by legislation, and it is by legislation outside of the constitution.”
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