The Latest Breaking News from Voice

'These aren't just statistics': The view from 'yes' vote central

'You go to a funeral one month and you're back a month later for another funeral.'

The Canberra Times · Oct 13, 2023

Why a Hunter Aboriginal elder changed his mind about the Voice?

Laurie Perry says better engagement is the key to Closing the Gap.

Newcastle Herald · Oct 13, 2023

Australians vote no in historic referendum on expanding indigenous rights

Australians have roundly rejected greater rights for indigenous citizens, scuppering plans to amend the country's 122-year-old constitution after a divisive and racially-tinged referendum campaign.

Radio France Internationale · Oct 13, 2023

Final Voice polls have 'no' leading by sizeable to landslide margins

The referendum on the Indigenous Voice to parliament will be held on Saturday. Polls close at 6pm AEDT in the south-eastern states, 6:30pm in South Australia, 7pm in Queensland, 7:30pm in the Northern Territory and 9pm in Western Australia.

The Conversation · Oct 13, 2023

Australia counts down to landmark vote on Indigenous Voice

The campaign has stirred divisions, with reports of racism and abuse fuelled by rampant misinformation on social media.

Al Jazeera · Oct 13, 2023

Arts organisations say they want to be 'cultural leaders' – but are they living up to their goals?

When the date of the referendum was announced, the Tasmanian Symphony Orchestra (TSO) quietly cancelled its Last Night of the Proms concert scheduled for the night before.

The Conversation · Oct 12, 2023

Coming to terms with the past is more important than ever. The Voice referendum is a vital first step

This Saturday is the final day of voting in the Voice to Parliament referendum, which asks Australians to support recognition of First Peoples in the Constitution and enable First Peoples’ representation on relevant policies and programs.

The Conversation · Oct 12, 2023

Yeah, nah: data indicates Voice struggling to win Hunter support

Seat of Newcastle is the 'yes' campaign's best chance of victory.

Newcastle Herald · Oct 12, 2023

Where to get your democracy sausage on referendum voting day

Canberra's P&C associations have gone all out for the Voice referendum day.

The Canberra Times · Oct 12, 2023

Grattan on Friday: Did Anthony Albanese realise what a rough journey this referendum would be?

Anthony Albanese has invested heart, soul and political authority in his battle to change the Constitution to establish an Indigenous Voice to Parliament. His tears this week at Uluru, when surrounded and celebrated by Aboriginal women, showed a deep well of emotion.

The Conversation · Oct 12, 2023