What's at stake: A law which would recognise indigenous Australians in the national constitution and create a 'Voice' to advise the Federal Government on indigenous issues.
Background: Prime Minister Anthony Albanese announced the referendum immediately after the May 2022 election. About 17 million Australians can vote tomorrow.
Main players: Prime Minister Anthony Albanese, the First Peoples of Australia, Opposition leader Peter Dutton.
A referendum vote to recognise indigenous Australians in the national constitution and establish a ‘Voice’ to advise the Federal Government on indigenous issues looks set for defeat this weekend after a bruising campaign that has split the nation.
The question being put to almost 17 million
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What's at stake: A law which would recognise indigenous Australians in the national constitution and create a 'Voice' to advise the Federal Government on indigenous issues.
Background: Prime Minister Anthony Albanese announced the referendum immediately after the May 2022 election. About 17 million Australians can vote tomorrow.
Main players: Prime Minister Anthony Albanese, the First Peoples of Australia, Opposition leader Peter Dutton.
