Vote Referendum: Ally Langdon closes Anthony Albanese with five simple words as she points out a glaring problem with his emotional pitch for the Indigenous Voice to Parliament
Ally Langdon shut down Anthony Albanese as he made an emotional pitch to the Voice on A Current Affair.
The Prime Minister was making an impassioned plea for Australians to vote ‘yes’ to an Indigenous vote in parliament when the TV presenter pointed to a glaring issue with his referendum campaign: ‘People don’t get it.’
Mr Albanese said a leaflet will soon be distributed to every Australian explaining how the proposed advisory body would work
‘The The wording will be available for everyone to read and see for themselves. That’s what matters,” said the prime minister.
Langdon replied, “I’m not sure if this is all simple and straightforward for humans.”
Mr Albanese replied: ‘Well I think it’s quite simple as it’s an idea that comes from Indigenous Australians themselves.’
Langdon replied, “Saying it’s plain and simple doesn’t just make it so.” People don’t get it and that’s a fact.’
Earlier on Wednesday, Albanese announced that the referendum would take place on October 14.
In an emotional speech, Albanese urged Australians not to close the door on the constitutional recognition of Indigenous Australians, saying that a no vote would ‘go nowhere’.
“On that day, every Australian will have a unique opportunity to bring our country together… and change it for the better,” Mr Albanese told the audience.
On October 14, you will not be asked to vote for any political party or person. You’re being asked to say yes to an idea whose time has come,” he continued, almost tearfully.
The Prime Minister was greeted with a standing ovation and loud applause when he arrived in the packed hall in Adelaide.
Supporters filled every inch of the venue, many holding banners and wearing Yes merchandise.
Ally Langdon shut down Anthony Albanese as he made an emotional pitch to the Voice on A Current Affair
Earlier on Wednesday, Albanese announced that the referendum would take place on October 14
Mr. Albanese guaranteed that a Voice would save money in the long run by streamlining services and directing aid exactly where it is needed in the community.
During his speech, heads in the crowd nodded as South Australians murmured words of encouragement and support.
The Prime Minister assured the public that the question is “clear, unequivocal and clear” in a rousing, impassioned speech to officially launch the campaign.
“My fellow Australians, what Aborigines and Torres Strait Islanders want for their children is what you want for yours,” Mr Albanese said.
“Staying healthy, doing well in school, finding a job they love, being safe and living a fulfilling life. That’s what they’re asking you to say yes to in this referendum. The same chance for their children to build a good life for themselves.”
“Let’s be very clear about the alternative. Voting no means going nowhere. It closes the door on this opportunity to move forward. Don’t close the door on constitutional recognition…don’t close the door on the next generation of Indigenous Australians. Vote yes.’