A controversial speaker from New Zealand whose views are being co-opted by far-right groups in Australia is spreading “dangerous falsehoods”, a Māori human rights advocate has claimed. New Zealand’s co-governance model has also been a common theme of voice opponents in Australia – despite the fact the voice proposal does not extend to co-governance. The co-design report recommended the national voice have 24 members, encompassing two from each state, the Northern Territory, ACT and Torres Strait. A further five members would represent remote areas and an additional member would represent Torres Strait Islanders living on the mainland. Far-right reactionBatchelor’s interview on the Australian podcast comes as concern grows about attempts by unrelated far-right groups in Australia to co-opt sentiment around the voice.

Source: Stuff August 23, 2023 12:47 UTC