Voice to parliament referendum fails in defeat that Indigenous advocates will see as a blow to progress towards reconciliation

Australians have resoundingly rejected a proposal to recognise Aboriginal people in its constitution and establish a body to advise parliament on Indigenous issues.

Saturday’s voice to parliament referendum failed, with the defeat clear shortly after polls closed.

  • ASeriesOfPoorChoices@lemmy.worldEnglish
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    1 year ago

    Some are educated, some are racist - no reason they can’t be both.

    It’s easy to understand ignorance and racism.

    (There’s a third option, and that’s for the mining magnates like Clive who want less complaining about digging up sacred sites)