David Seymour’s response to Church leaders regarding his Treaty Principles Bill is deemed audacious as he accuses them of being undemocratic. The Act Party’s proposal for a referendum on Te Tiriti in the 2023 general election only received 8.6 percent of the vote, showing lack of support from the majority of the electorate. In a democratic society, this should have concluded the matter, highlighting the importance of democratic mandates in decision-making processes.
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