Leading no campaigner links public debate over Indigenous voice referendum to his mental health struggles after prime minister promises ‘positive’ yes campaign
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The leading no campaigner Warren Mundine has claimed without evidence that the prime minster, Anthony Albanese, has “attacked” opponents of the voice, unleashing “horrible racial abuse”.
Despite Albanese’s promise that “the yes campaign will be a positive campaign”, Mundine responded to the announcement of the referendum date on Wednesday by linking public debate over the Indigenous advisory body to his own mental health struggles.
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