Australians appear likely to reject a proposal that would create an advocate for the Indigenous population in a referendum outcome that some see as a victory for racism. Two opinion polls published Monday are the latest to show a majority of respondents oppose enshrining in the constitution an Indigenous Voice to Parliament. Prime Minister Anthony Albanese says he won't concede defeat before voting ends Saturday. Indigenous Australians have worse outcomes on average than other Australians in a r
A woman holds a hand-made “Yes” sign as supporters gather at the Redfern Community Centre in Sydney, Monday, Oct. 9, 2023. Australians appear likely to reject the creation of an advocate for the Indigenous population in a referendum outcome that some see as a victory for racism. CANBERRA, Australia — Australians appear likely to reject the creation of an advocate for the Indigenous population in a referendum outcome that some see as a victory for racism.
“I know there’s some arrogance has crept into the no-side campaign, but it’s a campaign based upon fear,” Albanese added. Human rights lawyer Geoffrey Robertson has warned that the referendum’s failure would be “interpreted by outsiders” as the “vote of an ignorant and racist populace.” The opposition conservative parties argue that the Voice would be risky because the courts could interpret its powers in unpredictable ways. They also argue that the Voice would divide Australians along racial lines.
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