Voice referendum: Ally Langdon shuts down Anthony Albanese with five simple words as she points out glaring issue with his emotional pitch for the Indigenous Voice to Parliament

Voice referendum: Ally Langdon shuts down Anthony Albanese with five simple words as she points out glaring issue with his emotional pitch for the Indigenous Voice to Parliament

By Daily Mail Australia Reporter

Updated: 11:16 BST, 30 August 2023

Ally Langdon shut down Anthony Albanese as he made an emotional pitch for the Voice on A Current Affair.

The Prime Minister was making an impassioned plea for Australians to vote Yes to an Indigenous Voice to Parliament when the TV host pointed out a glaring issue with his referendum campaign: ‘People do not get it.’

Mr Albanese said a pamphlet would soon drop through every Australian’s front door explaining how the proposed advisory body would work

‘The wording will be there for everyone to read, to see themselves. That is what it is about,’ the PM said.

Langdon replied: ‘I am not sure all of that is simple and straightforward for people.’

Mr Albanese responded: ‘Well, I think it is pretty straightforward as an idea that has come from indigenous Australians themselves.’

Langdon hit back: ‘Saying it is clear and simple and straightforward does not simply make it so. People do not get it and that is a fact.’ 

Earlier on Wednesday, Mr Albanese announced the referendum would be held on October 14.

In an emotional speech, Mr Albanese urged Australians not to close the door on constitutional recognition of Indigenous Australians, saying that a No vote ‘leads nowhere’.

‘On that day, every Australian will have a once in a generation chance to bring our country together… And to change it for the better,’ Mr Albanese told the audience.

‘On October 14 you are not being asked to vote for a political party or a person. You’re being asked to say yes to an idea whose time has come,’ he continued, appearing almost tearful.

The Prime Minister was greeted with a standing ovation and raucous applause as he arrived in the packed auditorium in Adelaide.

Supporters packed every inch of the room, many holding placards and wearing Yes merchandise.

Ally Langdon shut down Anthony Albanese as he made an emotional pitch for the Voice on A Current Affair

Earlier on Wednesday, Mr Albanese announced the referendum would be held on October 14

Mr Albanese guaranteed a Voice would save money in the long run by streamlining services and directing help exactly where it is needed in the community.

Heads were nodding in amongst the crowd throughout his speech as South Australians murmured words of encouragement and support.

The PM assured the public the question is ‘straightforward, unambiguous, clear’ in a rousing, passionately delivered speech to officially launch the campaign.

‘My fellow Australians, what Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people want for their children is what you want for yours,’ Mr Albanese said. 

‘Staying healthy, doing well at school, finding a job they love, being safe and leading fulfilling lives. That’s what they are asking you to say yes to at this referendum. The same opportunity for their children to make 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.’ 

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