CSL chairman Brian McNamee has backed Prime Minister Anthony Albanese’s decision to pursue Indigenous recognition before a republic, saying many Australians felt “indifference” towards the monarchy.
Dr McNamee said although it was time to shift from a monarchy to a republic, enshrining an Indigenous Voice in the Constitution was a “greater need”.
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Samantha Hutchinson is the AFR's National Reporter. Most recently, she was CBD columnist for The Sydney Morning Herald and The Age. Before that, she covered Victorian and NSW politics and business for The Australian, the AFR and BRW Magazine. Connect with Samantha on Twitter. Email Samantha at samantha.hutchinson@afr.com.au
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