PM lays out his vision for the referendum on Indigenous recognition

CHIFLEY CONFERENCE CANBERRA

Prime Minister Anthony Albanese addresses the 2023 Chifley Research Centre Conference at the National Press Club of Australia in Canberra, Sunday, February 5, 2023. (AAP Image/Mick Tsikas) NO ARCHIVING Source: AAP / MICK TSIKAS/AAPIMAGE

The Prime Minister has set out his top priority ahead of the first sitting day of the year - constitutionally recognising First Nations people and enshrining an Indigenous Voice to Parliament.


Key Points
  • In a speech at the Chifley Research Centre Conference in Canberra, PM Anthony Albanese says Australians have the opportunity to modernise the constitution.
  • The Opposition remains unmoved, with the Liberal party still to outline its position, while the Nationals are opposed.
  • The Greens are preparing to announce their position this week as Parliament resumes for the year.

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