Ally Langdon goes head-to-head with Albo over the Voice to Parliament
Ally Langdon has grilled Anthony Albanese over the Voice to Parliament, after the Prime Minister announced the vote would take place on October 14th.
The PM appeared on A Current Affair for the fiery interview, in which Langdon asked for clarification on what the Voice would mean for everyday Aussies if it was voted in.
Langdon accused Albo and the Yes campaign for their “wishy-washy” messaging, while arguing that “people don’t understand” what would change if a Voice was appointed.
Albanese said it will give Indigenous Australians an opportunity to be heard on important matters, because up until this point they "quite clearly" haven't been listened to enough.
"We know that when programs have involved Indigenous Australians … the programs that have been the most successful in overcoming disadvantage have been ones that have had that ownership; have come from the bottom up listening to Indigenous Australians," he said.
"(The Voice) is aimed at closing the gap on health and education and housing," Albanese said.
The prime minister said First Nations Australians will be the ones to elect a representative and that the Voice to Parliament is important because it's an opportunity for the current generation to make a change.
"This will not impact most Australians directly, but it might just make life better for the three per cent of Australians who happen to be the most disadvantaged group - the First Nations people," he said.
"I think it will be a moment where we can show respect to them; where we can feel better about ourselves as well as a nation and where the world can look at us and say 'Australia is a mature, grown-up nation'."
Despite Albo’s diplomatic answers, Langdon’s line of questioning caused a stir with viewers, as many took to X - formerly known as Twitter, to share their brief that Ally’s questions skewed toward giving weight to the No campaign.
Genuinely offended by Ally Langdon’s utter ignorance of the Voice referendum and diminishing herself to a mere mouthpiece for the No vote’s disinformation. @AlboMP was patient and clear. Wasn’t a balanced interview.
Not good enough @ACurrentAffair9.
— Howie Jakeway (@howierj) August 30, 2023
Ally Langdon is really trying to absolutely tear the Referendum down right now @ACurrentAffair9. Disgraceful. Absolutely so one sided questioning.
Australia severely lacks middle of the road media coverage.
— PiesMag (@PiesMag) August 30, 2023
Ally Langdon clearly voting no for the voice to parliament. Constantly cutting off the Prime Minister, aggressive interview, utterly ignorant and badgering. What Is she so angry about and why is she on her high horse with the man who runs the country? @9newsqueensland…
— GirlScoutCookies (@Girlscout_cuki) August 30, 2023
Despite the online opposition for the interview, many came out in support of Langdon’s questioning, saying she asked exactly the right questions to clarify the purpose of the Voice, and how it would be put into practice.
Nine’s Director of News and Current Affairs, Darren Wick, backed Langdon, telling news.com.au, “Ally did an excellent and professional job by asking the questions that the majority of Australians have long wanted answered.”
Image credits: A Current Affair