The federal government is sparing no expense for the Indigenous Voice referendum, dedicating $365m over the next three years.

The allocation includes $10.6m for informational pamphlets outlining the ‘yes’ and ‘no’ cases, $12m for civics education and $10.5m to bolster mental health support for Indigenous people during the referendum period.

Critics question if the money might have been better spent elsewhere given the current economic climate.

Listen to our panel’s reaction to the Budget: