David Littleproud’s comments about no campaign come as Senate holds the final vote to set the form of the referendum and how it will change the constitution. Follow the day’s news live
There is the Fadden byelection coming up, but there is also a state byelection in Victoria as AAP reports:
A beaten Victorian election candidate has received a second chance as the Liberals’ pick for a crucial state by-election in Melbourne’s northeast.
No. I’ve made that very clear, I don’t support those sort of words. I’m not prepared to put my weight behind those words,” he said.
I’m not the final arbiter of this, but I don’t support those set of words – I’ll make that very clear… I don’t think that would advance a mature discussion.
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