Senate debates

Friday, 16 June 2023

Bills

Constitution Alteration (Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Voice) 2023; In Committee

2:25 am

Photo of Peter Whish-WilsonPeter Whish-Wilson (Tasmania, Australian Greens) Share this | Hansard source

Chair, I don't want to reflect on your previous ruling that the minister withdraw the comment he made about these questions being designed to stoke a fear campaign, but I do want to highlight that we had a very clear indication previously from Senator Cash when she said to the chamber and to anyone watching, 'People should fear the Voice.' Those were exactly the words she just used, while she was asking those exact questions. I just want to give everyone their 2.25 am reminder that the Liberal and National parties opposed the Voice before they saw any detail. So here we are, early in the morning—

Comments

No comments