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Prime Minister Anthony Albanese’s voice cracked as he unveiled details of the Voice referendum’s wording but his determination to get it passed didn’t, and the Attorney-General Mark Dreyfus wants ‘urgent advice’ from the AFP about independent Senator Lidia Thorpe being tackled at a protest in Canberra.

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Legal experts worry the words 'executive government' could lead to Voice referendum court battles

Constitutional lawyers are divided on whether the proposed wording for the Voice could face a High Court challenge if it was written into the constitution.

ABC News

Grattan on Friday: A 'No' vote in the Voice referendum would put a serious dent in Australia's image abroad

At the end of the emotional news conference in which he unveiled the wording for the Voice referendum, Anthony Albanese touched on a central reason why a “yes” result is vital.

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Dutton declines to state position on voice referendum despite pressure on Liberals to decide stance

Opposition says it won’t be rushed into stating a position until closer to vote on bill to be introduced in June

The Guardian - AU

'We're all in', declares an emotional Albanese as he launches the wording for the Voice referendum

An emotional Anthony Albanese, flanked by members of the referendum working group, has released the final proposed wording of the question to be put to Australians to incorporate an Indigenous Voice to Parliament in the Constitution.

The Conversation

Peter Dutton proposes criminalisation of Nazi symbols after Tuesday’s question time stoush

Opposition attempts to move bill but possible expulsion of Moira Deeming from Liberals threatens to expose party faultlines

The Guardian - AU

Opposition leader Peter Dutton defends himself against Labor attack on principles during question time

Opposition Leader Peter Dutton has rebuffed a fiery tirade from Attorney-General Mark Dreyfus in question time over the presence of neo-Nazis at an anti-trans rights rally in Melbourne on Saturday attended by a state Liberal MP.

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Mark Dreyfus accuses federal Coalition leaders of ‘complete silence’ on neo-Nazis in parliamentary clash

Peter Dutton joined condemnation of Nazi glorification but did not weigh in on MP Moira Deeming’s attendance at rally

The Guardian - AU

Peter Dutton turns to unlikely source of support after Nazi ‘question’

Peter Dutton has made a fiery parliamentary speech rejecting any suggestion he has been slow to condemn extreme right-wing behaviour.

The New Daily

Voice referendum bills still on track for parliament, Labor says, despite impasse in negotiations

Albanese government hopes to progress two bills in the coming parliamentary fortnight as working group advice is finalised

The Guardian - AU

Voice to parliament explainer: the outstanding issues, concerns and what happens next

Direct contact with cabinet and officials is a crucial remaining question for the referendum working group to finalise in Adelaide on Thursday

The Guardian - AU

‘White saviours’ accused of finding flaws in voice proposal ‘to stay in spotlight’ by working group member

Thomas Mayo says it is now ‘crunch time’ for Australian government’s relationship with advisory group

The Guardian - AU

Coalition demands government release Indigenous voice legal advice

Julian Leeser says Australians deserve to know what the solicitor general said about the power of the voice to advise executive government

The Guardian - AU

'Expecting a resounding yes': Attorney-General in town to raise Voice

Attorney General Dreyfus in Newcastle to talk on The Voice

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AAP

Federal MP challenges Victoria over youth crime fix

A Victorian MP has urged the Albanese government to provide funding to help prevent the degrading treatment of children being held in youth detention.

The New Daily

Paul Bongiorno: The robodebt royal commission is our most important in a long while

It has taken the robodebt royal commission to do it, but Australians are being given dramatic evidence that the very underpinnings of our system of government have been trashed at great cost to the nation.

The Guardian - AU

Voice supporters want it to advise executive government. Why are critics worried?

The Indigenous consultation body must be at the table as policies and laws are developed, advocates argue

Crikey

Wong refuses to condemn India’s raids on BBC offices

Last month the BBC was raided by Indian authorities after it aired a documentary critical of Prime Minister Narendra Modi.

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Industry leaders discuss insolvency reforms

Leaders from the credit, financing, accounting and legal sectors and consumer groups have discussed bankruptcy reform with the government and regulators.

ABC News

Ken Wyatt calls on Peter Dutton to give Liberals a conscience vote on the Voice to Parliament

Former minister for Indigenous Australians and 'Yes' campaigner Ken Wyatt and senior 'No' campaign leader Warren Mundine discuss key issues on the Voice referendum.

The New Daily

Indigenous voice ability to advise ministers to remain

Attorney-General Mark Dreyfus says a constitutionally-enshrined Indigenous voice will be able to advise the executive government of the day.

AAP

Social services coalition to support Indigenous voice

Four of Australia's biggest social services organisations have formed a coalition to back the "yes" campaign for a constitutionally enshrined Indigenous voice.

The New Daily

Attorney-General Mark Dreyfus says journalist protection overhaul long overdue

Overhauling protections for journalists to improve press freedom is long overdue, according to the attorney-general.

The Guardian - AU

Cybersecurity ‘gaps’ exposed by hacks, paper says – as it happened

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Journalist protection overhaul long overdue: attorney

Federal Attorney-General Mark Dreyfus says journalists should not be prosecuted for doing their jobs, amid reforms to press freedom and national secrecy laws.

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