We Must Get Referendum Right: Liberal MP

We Must Get Referendum Right: Liberal MP
Aboriginal protesters conduct a traditional smoking ceremony at Town Hall during a protest march, Sydney, Australia, on June 6, 2020. Lisa Maree Williams/Getty Images
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A federal Liberal backbencher believes there should still be an ambition to hold a referendum in this term of parliament on recognising indigenous people, but says it is more important to get it right.

Indigenous Australians Minister Ken Wyatt said on June 12 while the Morrison government remains committed to a referendum, he conceded it is unlikely to happen until the next term of parliament.