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.

  • @lankybikerEnglish
    7•1 year ago

    It’s sad but doesn’t seem like a Brexit level foot gun

    • @GabuEnglish
      3•1 year ago

      Hardly anything will ever be – Brexit was stupidity on a whole other dimension.