House of Representatives passes Voice referendum legislation, which is assured of Senate passage
- Written by: Michelle Grattan, Professorial Fellow, University of Canberra
After a marathon debate, the House of Representatives on Wednesday morning passed the bill for the referendum for an Indigenous Voice to Parliament to be inserted into the Constitution.
The bill now goes to the Senate where it is assured of passage in June.
The final vote was 121 in favour and 25 against.
Most of the Liberals voted for the bill....
