Anthony Albanese privately met executives and senior editors at News Corp last month in a bid to convince the publisher that it should back the Indigenous Voice to parliament at a referendum later this year.
The prime minister’s briefing included details of the Yes campaign’s plans, according to two people familiar with the matter. News Corp Australia executive chairman Michael Miller was present at the meeting.
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