We haven’t spent too much time in the senate today, but here is a bit of a catch up.

The minister for Indigenous Australians, Malarndirri McCarthy addressed the One Nation act of turning their back on the Acknowledgement of Country ceremony in the new parliament. PHON claims it was standing up for the Australians who voted against the Voice, but the problem with that (apart from you know – everything) is that acknowledging country had nothing to do with the Voice referendum. It’s a tiny mark of respect, just acknowledging the Indigenous land we are standing on. One Nation are also doing it on purpose – much like prayers, senators don’t have to be in the chamber when it happens.

You can read more on what McCarthy had to say, here.