Voice to Parliament
Rikkie-Lee TYRRELL (Northern Victoria) (09:43): I use my members statement today to reflect on the past weekend’s referendum. The Voice’s failed campaign was vague on details, created societal divide and cost Australian taxpayers an estimated $450 million. Alas, Australians cast their vote on Saturday the 14th and our Westminster democratic system fulfilled its purpose in allowing the people the power of choice in our constitution. Overall, with 79 per cent of the vote counted, 60.7 per cent or 8.39 million people voted no, a clear reflection of how out of touch our current federal government is with what Australians truly expect from them.
So where to from here? The Victorian Labor government should continue to focus on what all Victorians need from them, not with minority groups leading their agendas but focusing on our constituencies as a whole. Housing, roads, hospitals, food, water, energy and the economy all need the undivided attention and commitment of our government to ensure all Victorians have what they need to lead the best lives possible.