Leaders pledge co-operation on recognition

The nation's political leaders have promised to work together and with their indigenous colleagues to bring about constitutional recognition.

Waziri Mkuu wa Australia Scott Morrison (kulia) na Kiongozi wa Upinzani wa Australian Anthony Albanese (kushoto) katika sherehe yakufungua bunge la 46 la shirik Source: AAP

Scott Morrison and Anthony Albanese have pledged to work together on indigenous recognition as the new term of parliament begins.

But the prime minister rates stopping Australia's young indigenous people from killing themselves as a far higher priority than constitutional change.

He won't commit to a timetable for a referendum.

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