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.

  • ObliviousEnlightenmentEnglish
    6•8 months ago

    This is the inherent flaw in democracy in general. If most people are shit, the government will also be shit

    • @LemmysMumEnglish
      6•8 months ago

      That’s why access to quality education is tantamount to functioning democracy.