Labor Will Not Legislate Indigenous Voice If Referendum Fails: Prime Minister

Albanese said the government will respect Australians’ decision on enshrining a First Nations advisory body in the Constitution.

Prime Minister of Australia Anthony Albanese addresses the crowd wearing a 'Yes' T-shirt at 'Now & Forever' at Shepparton Showgrounds in Shepparton, Australia, on Oct. 6, 2023. Asanka Ratnayake/Getty Images

The Australian government won’t legislate an Indigenous Voice to Parliament if the No vote wins in next weekend’s referendum, Prime Minister Anthony Albanese said.

Speaking to ABC Insiders on Oct. 8, Mr. Albanese said the government would respect the decision of Australians on enshrining a First Nations advisory body in the Constitution, which will take place in a referendum vote on Oct. 14.