Dutton declines to state position on voice referendum despite pressure on Liberals to decide stance

Opposition says it won’t be rushed into stating a position until closer to vote on bill to be introduced in June

The opposition leader, Peter Dutton, has again declined to state his position on the Indigenous voice referendum, despite the Liberal party coming under pressure to decide its stance on the constitutional change now the amendment and question have been released.

Anthony Albanese has implored the opposition to support the referendum, but although he received a private advance briefing on the announcement and the design principles of the voice, Dutton has demanded yet more detail before picking a position. He said the Liberals want information on how the voice would improve the lives of Indigenous people.