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Politics Now: Peter Dutton on voice war path with resources giants

The Opposition Leader has accused some of Australia's biggest corporations, including Rio Tinto, Wesfarmers and BHP, of lacking a 'significant backbone' over their support for an Indigenous voice to parliament. 

Rosie LewisRosie Lewis
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9:25AMJuly 02, 2023.
Updated 5:47PMJuly 02, 2023
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Opposition Leader Peter Dutton during Question Time at Parliament House in Canberra. Picture: NCA NewsWire / Martin Ollman
Opposition Leader Peter Dutton during Question Time at Parliament House in Canberra. Picture: NCA NewsWire / Martin Ollman

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Rosie Lewis
Rosie LewisPolitical Correspondent

Rosie Lewis is The Australian’s Political Correspondent. She made her mark in Canberra after breaking story after story about the political rollercoaster unleashed by the Senate crossbench of the 44th parliament. Her national reporting includes exclusives on the dual citizenship fiasco, women in parliament, the COVID-19 pandemic, voice referendum and climate wars. Lewis has covered policy in-depth across most portfolios and has a particular focus on climate and energy.

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