Follow today’s news liveLabor and Coalition accused of cooking up ‘secret deal’ to rig electoral rules with new billGet our breaking news email, free app or daily news podcastWatt says issue of reconciliation not closed in Australia despite voice referendumWrapping up the interview, Murray Watt was also asked about the haka performed in New Zealand parliament yesterday over a controversial bill that proposes to radically alter the way New Zealand’s treaty between Māori and the crown is interpreted.I think there are many Australians who care very deeply about the rights of our First Peoples. Of course, Australians had their say on the voice to parliament in the recent referendum but I don’t think that means the issue of reconciliation is closed in Australia. That is something that our government remains committed to working on with our First Peoples and I think a lot of Australians support that as well.I probably won’t comment on what’s happening in New Zealand because it’s their own affairs, but it shows these issues still really matter to people. Continue reading...
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