Anthony Albanese says voice will help ensure taxpayer dollars are ‘spent better and more efficiently’

The PM says a yes vote should lead to more cost-effective health, education and housing programs for Indigenous people

• Follow our Australia news live blog for the latest updates
• Get our morning and afternoon news emails, free app or daily news podcast

The prime minister, Anthony Albanese, says a yes vote for the Indigenous voice to parliament will save money by helping to design more cost-effective programs for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people.

Indigenous leaders from the Northern Territory came to Canberra on Thursday to urge Australians to listen to their “heart” to support the referendum, saying the voice would help address health, education and housing issues in their communities.

Sign up for Guardian Australia’s free morning and afternoon email newsletters for your daily news roundup