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Political 'bad behaviour' killed voice referendum

Two leading 'yes' campaigners have blamed political "bad behaviour", disinformation and racism for the failure of the voice referendum.

AAP · Oct 24, 2024

Proposed Indigenous voice would be like no other

In a referendum campaign defined by its division, the 'yes' and 'no' camps wholeheartedly agree on one aspect of the proposed Indigenous voice.

AAP · Oct 7, 2023

‘Half the community is undecided’: the battle to get Chinese-Australians to support the Indigenous voice

Community leaders say misinformation and language barriers are playing a role in Chinese-Australians’ voting intentions

The Guardian - AU · Sep 30, 2023

Voice supporters want it to advise executive government. Why are critics worried?

The Indigenous consultation body must be at the table as policies and laws are developed, advocates argue

The Guardian - AU · Mar 2, 2023

A constitutional Voice to Parliament: ensuring parliament is in charge, not the courts

Australians will soon vote in a referendum on a First Nations Voice – a constitutionally guaranteed body empowering Indigenous communities to advise parliament and government on Indigenous affairs, as advocated by the Uluru Statement.

The Conversation · Oct 26, 2022