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.

  • ASeriesOfPoorChoicesEnglish
    8•1 year ago

    that a large portion (possibly not the majority)

    Not the majority. Not close. Less than 20%.