Voice to parliament referendum fails in defeat that Indigenous advocates will see as a blow to progress towards reconciliation

Australians have resoundingly rejected a proposal to recognise Aboriginal people in its constitution and establish a body to advise parliament on Indigenous issues.

Saturday’s voice to parliament referendum failed, with the defeat clear shortly after polls closed.

  • WilliamTheWicked@lemmy.worldEnglish
    55·
    1 year ago

    How the hell are we taking so many steps backwards as a species? “I feel like I’m taking crazy pills!”