Robert French
Former chief justice backs Voice, dismisses fears of legal disputes
Former chief justice Robert French has rejected key claims made by the campaign opposing the Voice to parliament and warned about an increasing polarisation.
- by David Crowe
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Original URL: https://www.smh.com.au/topic/robert-shenton-french-55q