Anthony Albanese tells ABC's Insiders program Indigenous Australians want constitutional recognition and he is not considering other options if the referendum fails.
"If the referendum fails, it will be a clear sign that it doesn't have the support of the Australian people."
A Voice, enshrined in the Constitution, would be a body of First Nations people that would advise Parliament, and the executive government, on issues that effect them. Mr Dutton has said an alternate model of local and regional voices through legislation would be a more efficient advocate for Indigenous communities.NT Chief Minister Natasha Fyles and Anthony Albanese listened to speakers at Garma Festival.
"They want a form of constitutional recognition that has substance, not just style, that can't be just dismissed on a stroke of a pen.
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