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.

  • @[email protected]English
    30•1 year ago

    Yeah, nah. It was an oppurtunity for aboriginal and Torres straight islanders to be heard.

    There has been years of inner dialogue, and discussion with both parties. That led to the Uluṟu statement from the heart, which called for voice, treaty, truth.

    The first step was voice. It was not designed by white people but came from within the discussions between mobs.

    It was not divisive or destroying equality. As it stands, the constitution was changed to allow Lars specifically targeting ATSI people. This was a way to ensure they had a voice of reply. On all measures, they are faring worse than all other Australians.

    Many people voted no with good intent, or because they were unsure, but make no mistake, this was a step backwards for our country, a step backwards in race relations and a victory for racists.

    I’m not saying all those who voted no are racist. However, all the racists voted no. Sometimes you need to look at who’s on your side and why.

    • @[email protected]English
      5•1 year ago

      There’s a lot to break down about your post with half truths but it’s a perfect microcosm of the Yes campaign and why it failed.

    • @scarabicEnglish
      2•1 year ago

      What are “mobs?”

        • @dragonflyteapartyEnglish
          1•1 year ago

          Huh, in the US we use it as a term for a violent group of people. Does it not mean that in Australia?

          • ASeriesOfPoorChoicesEnglish
            4•1 year ago

            In the US a “mob” isn’t necessarily violent. You have peaceful mobs, and even just generic “mobs of people everywhere”. A mob is just a group of people.

            In the US a mob is also a type of crime organisation.

            In Australia it means the exact same thing. However, in addition to that, it can also mean something else, thanks to the actual meaning (a group of people) and context.