Anthony Albanese slams boxing challenge between Anthony Mundine and Thomas Mayo
- Anthony Albanese criticized the challenge of the fight
- Anthony Mundine challenged Thomas Mayo
Anthony Albanese has criticized Warren Mundine for encouraging a fight between a former boxer and leading Yes advocate Thomas Mayo, arguing that the growing negativity was driving voters away from the No campaign.
Mr Mundine’s first cousin and Voice opponent, Anthony Mundine, publicly said he wanted to fight Mr Mayo last week.
In a video posted on social media, the former world champion boxer said he wanted to “beat (Mayo) really well because he needs to teach him a lesson.”
Warren Mundine responded by supporting a physical altercation, a move the Prime Minister used to cite an example of “fear” used by No activists.
“I was quite shocked that Warren Mundine thought it was acceptable to support these comments,” Mr Albanese said on Monday.
Mr Albanese’s comments come as hundreds of early voting stations opened across the country on Monday, just weeks before the October 14 Voice referendum.
Anthony Mundine criticized after challenging prominent Yes campaigner to fight
“What we really need is to come together in a spirit of reconciliation and I sincerely hope people do that.”
Mr Albanese’s comments come as hundreds of early voting stations opened across the country on Monday, just weeks before the October 14 Voice referendum.
Mr Albanese said the growing divisions in the debate prompted more voters to switch sides and vote in favor of a First Nations voice in Parliament.
“The feedback I’ve had, certainly over the weekend, is that people have noticed the positive nature of the Yes campaign versus some of the negativity of the No campaign,” he said. he told the media.
“The no campaign has raised many issues that have nothing to do with The Voice, some of which, frankly, use the kind of words and language you wouldn’t repeat.
“I know a lot of people haven’t made up their minds, but what I know is that when people discuss these issues, they come to a yes vote.”
A record 97.7 percent of eligible Australians registered to vote in the referendum, the highest rate since Federation, according to the Australian Electoral Commission.
Anthony Albanese has criticized Warren Mundine for instigating a fight between a former boxer and leading Yes advocate Thomas Mayo, arguing the growing negativity was driving voters away from the No campaign.
Registration rates for Indigenous Australians also hit a record high, with 94.1 per cent registered to vote.
Registration rates for Indigenous Australians also hit a record high, with 94.1 per cent registered to vote.
Several polls suggest that Voice is on track for defeat, with support averaging less than 50 percent.
Yes and No campaigners are expected to step up their presence in “critical” swing states like South Australia and Tasmania over the next two weeks to win over undecided voters.
“We are very focused on achieving a positive outcome because that will enable better results,” Mr Albanese said.
“We know that when you listen to people, you get better results, whether it’s in this area or if a local school listens to teachers, parents and students.
“All of this is an opportunity to listen to Indigenous Australians on issues that concern them in a non-binding advisory committee.”
In Australia’s first referendum in almost a quarter of a century, voters will be asked to vote yes or no to a single question:
“A Bill: to amend the Constitution to recognize Australia’s first peoples by establishing an Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander voice. Do you approve of this proposed change?
