The Voice: Australians vote No in historic referendum The Referendum and its Result In a historic referendum, Australians have overwhelmingly voted against a proposal to amend the constitution to recognize Indigenous people and establish a body to advise the government. The referendum, known as “The Voice,” saw all six states vote against the proposal, with […]
Rejection of Indigenous Recognition Referendum in Australia Deals a Blow to Reconciliation Efforts The Referendum and its Consequences The recent referendum in Australia on Indigenous recognition in the constitution has resulted in a resounding “no” vote, dealing a blow to the reconciliation efforts between Indigenous and non-Indigenous Australians. With preliminary results indicating a majority of […]
Australia‘s Rejection of Constitutional Change: A Blow to Indigenous Rights The Referendum and Its Consequences Australia recently witnessed the rejection of a proposed constitutional change in a referendum, marking the first failed attempt at constitutional reform in 24 years. Preliminary results from the Australian Electoral Commission (AEC) indicate that a majority of the country’s 17.6 […]