Shadow Indigenous Minister Quits Cabinet Over Liberal’s Voice Stance

Australian MP Julian Leeser speaks to media during a press conference in Sydney, Australia, on April 11, 2023. AAP Image/Bianca De Marchi

An Australian Liberal shadow minister has resigned from his position to support The Voice referendum.

On April 11, Shadow Attorney-General and Minister for Indigenous Australians Julian Leeser announced that he had quit the shadow cabinet to campaign for a “yes” vote on the Indigenous Voice to Parliament.