Australia Votes ‘No’ In Voice To Parliament Referendum The 'No' vote is projected to win the Voice referendum, according to the ABC. This makes it Australia's 37th failed referendum. Pedestrian.tv · Oct 14, 2023
Australians cast final votes in a referendum on whether to create an Indigenous Voice Australians are casting their final votes in the country's first referendum in a generation, deciding whether to tackle Indigenous disadvantages by enshrining in the constitution a new advocacy committee The Independent UK · Oct 14, 2023
Timeline: Indigenous Voice, treaty and truth in Australia Indigenous people’s 60,000 years of connection to their country should be recognised, leaders say. Al Jazeera · Oct 13, 2023
Australia holds landmark referendum on indigenous representation Australians will on Saturday vote whether to recognise First Nations peoples in the country's constitution for the first time. But the lead-up to the referendum has triggered a torrent of racist abuse, with toxic debate spreading online and in the media. Radio France Internationale · Oct 13, 2023
Still undecided on your vote in the voice referendum? This may help you decide Here is a selection of explainers, opinion pieces and podcasts to guide undecided voters ahead of Saturday’s poll The Guardian - AU · Oct 13, 2023
Last-minute bid to stop Indigenous referendum fails The High Court has not accepted a last-minute writ issued by an Indigenous activist to stop the voice referendum from going ahead. AAP · Oct 13, 2023
Voters warned to reconsider campaign material in booths Referendum voters have been told to reconsider wearing campaign T-shirts and badges into polling booths and ensure they are kind when issued with directions. AAP · Oct 12, 2023
Let's not kid ourselves: 'Trumpification' is becoming our problem, too We have a problem with the state of politics and public discourse in Australia. The appalling neo-Nazi video threat made against Senator Lidia Thorpe is a disturbing reminder of the dark undercurrents that are swirling through political discourse in Australia. The Conversation · Oct 10, 2023
Retired Australian top judge and lawyers rebut opponents of Indigenous Voice A former High Court chief justice and dozens of legal academics are rebutting key arguments used in the public campaign against Australians creating an advocacy body for the Indigenous population The Independent UK · Oct 6, 2023
As vote nears, ‘horrific racism’ mars Australian Voice referendum campaign Campaigning for historic vote on October 14 has exposed sharp divides in society and within the Indigenous community. Al Jazeera · Oct 6, 2023
'People want to kill me': Thorpe hits out at Nazi video Lidia Thorpe says she has been in exile for months but has come out swinging after a video was sent to her of a neo-Nazi burning an Aboriginal flag. AAP · Oct 5, 2023
Neo-nazis and extremists a concern ahead of voice vote Home Affairs Minister Clare O'Neil says she is "really worried" about the risks neo-Nazi groups and extremists pose in the lead-up to the voice referendum. AAP · Oct 5, 2023
Afternoon Update: Michael Pezzullo stands aside after leaked texts; Collingwood anger over grand final tickets; and Qantas flags higher air fares Want to get this in your inbox every weekday? Sign up for the Afternoon Update here, and start your day with our Morning Mail newsletter. The Guardian - AU · Sep 25, 2023
Referendum's 'strength is its simplicity': law experts Law experts have assured voters the referendum proposal to enshrine an Indigenous voice to parliament in the constitution is legally safe. AAP · Sep 25, 2023
The Guardian - AU · Sep 22, 2023 Afternoon Update: Australia reacts to Murdoch transition; Dark Mofo on hold for 2024; and another ex-employee sues Lizzo Rupert Murdoch, 92, steps down from leading his media empire, with his son, Lachlan, set to take over
The Guardian - AU · Sep 18, 2023 Albanese accuses Warren Mundine of splitting from no campaign over treaties and Australia Day PM’s response comes as senior Liberal source says Mundine ‘made it very difficult for himself’ in race to succeed retiring NSW senator Marise Payne
The Conversation · Sep 6, 2023 There are two sides to the 'no' campaign on the Voice. Who are they and why are they opposed to it? On October 14, the voting public will be asked to vote “yes” or “no” on a proposed First Nations Voice to Parliament.
Al Jazeera · Aug 30, 2023 ‘Yes’ optimistic as Australia sets date for Indigenous ‘Voice’ referendum Prime Minister Anthony Albanese says country will vote on proposal that could change it ‘for the better’ on October 14.
Newcastle Herald · Aug 29, 2023 Hawaii fires show transition to underground power lines is overdue 'This type of ignition has happened in NSW as well.'
The Guardian - AU · Aug 16, 2023 Afternoon Update: Matildas fever grips Australia; Thorpe calls voice ‘window dressing’; and eating animals when you know their names Matildas fans scramble for hottest tickets in town as World Cup semi-final against England to kick off tonight
Al Jazeera · Aug 16, 2023 Lidia Thorpe says Australia’s voice referendum should be called off Prominent senator says she does not believe the proposal will address the longstanding issues facing Aboriginal people.
The Guardian - AU · Aug 15, 2023 Vandals damage Indigenous birthing tree sacred to Victoria’s Djab Wurrung people Police investigate vandalism of tree that was set to be demolished for major road project before large protests in western Victoria
The Guardian - AU · Aug 15, 2023 Warren Mundine urged to give full details of ‘sacking’ of no campaign volunteers over alleged racist remarks Spokesman for Indigenous voice to parliament no campaign also condemns comments by Advance board member questioning Stan Grant’s skin tone
The Guardian - AU · Jul 13, 2023 No campaign runs opposite claims on Indigenous voice across different social media pages Exclusive: Advance lobby group runs multiple Facebook pages that target different demographics, including one that purports to be a neutral news source
The Conversation · Jul 3, 2023 Not just a youth movement: history too often forgets older protesters Recent sustained anti-coal action by Blockade Australia in the Hunter Valley has brought public protest back into the news cycle. Activists have occupied trains, railway lines and machinery in an attempt to obstruct coal production and broadcast their message about the climate crisis.