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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

Australia holds landmark referendum on indigenous representation

Australians will on Saturday vote whether to recognise First Nations peoples in the country's constitution for the first time. But the lead-up to the referendum has triggered a torrent of racist abuse, with toxic debate spreading online and in the media.

Radio France Internationale

Indigenous Voice: Has Australia missed its opportunity to move on from racist past?

Opinion polls indicate that Australians are expected to vote ‘no’ in a key referendum on Indigenous rights and representation, despite a last-ditch appeal from the prime minister. Alisha Rahaman Sarkar reports

The Independent UK

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Final arguments are being made before Australia's vote Saturday to create Indigenous Voice

Opposing campaigners have made their final pitches over changing the Australia’s constitution to acknowledge a place for Indigenous Australians on the eve of the nation’s first referendum in a generation

The Independent UK

Yes and no: the word on the street about the Voice

Hunter residents have their say ahead of Saturday's referendum.

Newcastle Herald

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

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.

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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

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

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

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

Newcastle Herald

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

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

'It's like play-school 101': Aboriginal leaders voice their hopes and fears as the referendum day looms

Make-your-mind-up day is nearly here. What do Indigenous leaders think?

The Canberra Times

3 key moments in Indigenous political history Victorian school students didn't learn about

I never learned about this in school!

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The Conversation

When it comes to Indigenous affairs, Australian voters' opinions are complicated

The academic study of public opinion is a well-developed area. One foundational finding is that while the views of voters often seem contradictory and incoherent, these apparent inconsistencies have a pattern.

The Conversation

Some states already have Indigenous advisory bodies. What are they, and how would the Voice be different?

This weekend, Australia will vote on the enshrinement in the Constitution of the Voice to Parliament.

The Conversation

'We should be listening': the long history of Liberal innovation – and failure – on Indigenous policy

Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander readers are advised this article contains the names and images of deceased people.

Newcastle Herald

Hunter Aboriginal leader: 'This is a social justice issue'

Mindaribba land council boss Tara Dever is trying to stay positive.

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Newcastle Herald

It's not about race, it's overdue recognition

What's so difficult to understand?

Newcastle Herald

Direct conversations in the Kimberley echo as one

The Whole Point: Constitutional recognition will benefit all Australians

Pedestrian.tv

Here’s What The Data Shows About First Nations Support For The Voice

Here's the data you need to know before heading into the booth

Pedestrian.tv

How Does The Constitution Even Work? A Legal Expert Explains

As we prepare to head to the polls for The Voice To Parliament referendum, it seems like everybody is talking about the Constitution. But do we actually understand the Constitution? A group of 71 legal experts have signed an open letter stating the proposed Voice To Parliament is not legally…

The Independent UK

Man runs almost 9,000 miles across Australia to raise support for Indigenous Voice

Ultramarathon runner Pat Farmer has ended a 8,950-mile run at the central Australian sandstone landmark Uluru after a seven-month journey to raise public support for the creation of an Indigenous advocacy body in the constitution

The Conversation

The 'yes' campaign is generating the most media and social media content. Yet, it continues to trail in the polls

With almost a third of votes cast already in postal and pre-poll voting for the Voice to Parliament referendum, the “yes” campaign is ramping up its advertising and media efforts. Both campaigns are in the home straight ahead of Saturday’s crucial ballot.

Newcastle Herald

The Voice is a small change, with only upside

Poet Oodgeroo wrote Indigenous Australians want "freedom, not frustration; self-respect, not resignation".

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