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The Guardian - AU
The Guardian - AU
National
Lorena Allam

Over to you, Australia: Indigenous campaigners hope voice debate is now respectful, not racist

Senate chamber
Senators applaud the passing of the Indigenous voice to parliament referendum bill in the Australian Senate on Monday. Photograph: Mick Tsikas/AP

“Parliament’s work is done,” Greens senator and Yamajti-Noongar woman Dorinda Cox said on Monday morning, amid fiery scenes in parliament before the historic passage of the voice referendum bill.

It’s now up to the Australian people to decide whether or not to enshrine in the constitution an Indigenous voice to parliament. The referendum is expected to be held in October.

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