House debates

Thursday, 30 March 2023

Questions without Notice

Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Voice

2:05 pm

Photo of Anthony AlbaneseAnthony Albanese (Grayndler, Australian Labor Party, Prime Minister) Share this | Hansard source

It also went to the nature of the way that I'm answering the question. If the deputy leader didn't want that, then she should have framed the question in a less personal way.

What I do note is that, overwhelmingly, there is goodwill from school groups, community groups, local councils—all want to be a part of the historic, unifying moment. There are sporting organisations; leaders of every faith in Australia; seven religious charities, including St Vincent de Paul and the Salvation Army; minerals groups like BHP, Rio Tinto, Origin and Wesfarmers; NAB, the Commonwealth Bank, ANZ; Woolworths and Coles. All of these bodies are uniting for a better Australia—uniting in a positive way. I'd say that those people of goodwill will continue to advocate for a 'yes' campaign when the referendum is held. (Time expired)

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