Bill allowing referendum on Voice passes lower house

Minister for Indigenous Australians Linda Burney after the passing of the vote on the referendum for the Voice to Parliament in the House of Representatives Source: AAP / LUKAS COCH/AAPIMAGE

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The House of Representatives has passed the bill allowing a referendum to be held on amending the constitution to establish a Voice to Parliament. And senators have continued questioning officials over the PwC tax leaks.

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Bill allowing referendum on Voice passes lower house

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