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Thousands rally across Australia in support of Indigenous reform

A sticker of the Australian Aboriginal Flag along with the word 'RESPECT' is pictured on a structure at the Aboriginal Tent Embassy, a site of protest since 1972, in Canberra, Australia, May 4, 2022 [File: Loren Elliott/Reuters]

Thousands of people have rallied in cities and towns across Australia to back a campaign to recognise the country’s Indigenous people in the constitution in advance of a referendum later this year.

The gatherings on Sunday, organised by the Yes23 campaign, were part of a nationwide “day of action” to rally the public after a recent dip in support for the constitutional change.

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