The Voice: Australians vote No in historic referendum Overview In a historic referendum, Australians have overwhelmingly rejected a proposal to amend the constitution in order to recognize the political rights of Indigenous people and create a body for them to advise the government. The referendum, dubbed “The Voice,” was the first in Australia in almost […]
Previous Referendums in Australia: A History of Rejection and Stagnation The Historical Context Australia, since its formation in 1901, has witnessed a number of referendums, with only a few managing to secure majority support from the Australian public. The recent rejection of the Voice referendum does not come as a surprise, as the country has […]
