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The Guardian - AU
The Guardian - AU
National
Karen Middleton Political editor

Indigenous voice champions mark referendum anniversary with rallying cry for unity in Australia

Participants in an online panel on Sunday 13 October 2024 discussing the anniversary of the referendum for the Indigenous voice to parliament
Pat Anderson (top centre) with participants in an online panel on Sunday night discussing the anniversary of the referendum for the Indigenous voice to parliament Composite: The Uluru Statement

A key proponent of the Indigenous voice to parliament, rejected at a referendum a year ago, has challenged Australians to be “bigger and wider – to be grand” and to forge from that bruising experience “an authentic Australian nation”.

Pat Anderson’s rallying cry on the eve of the anniversary came at the close of an hour-long online event for key yes advocates to reflect, lament and commit to “stay true to Uluru”.

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