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.

  • JasSmith@kbin.social
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    1 year ago

    Racial discrimination is bad. No exceptions. This law would have permitted institutional racial discrimination in the democratic system in Australia. Most Australians categorically reject instructional racial discrimination and will protect their democracy.