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Liberals say Warren Mundine’s stance on treaties and Australia Day could cost him Senate seat



A senior party source says Mundine ‘made it very difficult for himself’ in race to succeed retiring NSW senator Marise PayneVoice referendum explainer; latest voice poll results; help us monitor ads and misinformationGet our morning and afternoon news emails, free app or daily news podcastLeading no campaigner Warren Mundine’s support for treaties with First Nations people and moving the date of Australia Day will likely sink his chances of taking a vacant Liberal Senate seat, party sources have said.Mundine has been touted as a possible candidate for the NSW vacancy created by Marise Payne’s resignation. He has been supported by former prime minister Scott Morrison and his centre-right factional ally Alex Hawke. Continue reading…



Source link : https://www.theguardian.com/australia-news/2023/sep/18/indigenous-voice-to-parliament-referendum-warren-mundine-australia-day

Author : Paul Karp

Publish date : 2023-09-18 02:15:34

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