Young people ‘key’ to voice success as PM casts vote
Political leaders have called on young people to be the voice of their generation ahead of the referendum, as the prime minister cast his vote early.
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Referendum only chance to set up Indigenous voice: PM
Anthony Albanese says the government will walk away from future attempts at setting up an Indigenous voice if the referendum fails.
‘Don’t break our hearts’: Stan Grant urges ‘yes’ vote
Former ABC Journalist Stan Grant has declared the work will go on for Indigenous Australians regardless of the voice referendum outcome.
Top legal mind plays down voice legal-risk, power fears
There is little to no chance an Indigenous advisory body in the constitution will spur serious legal challenges, a former High Court chief justice says.
Racism killing Aboriginal children: youth commissioner
The deaths of Aboriginal boys Cassius Turvey and Elijah Doughty have been raised in a Senate inquiry by WA's youth commissioner who says racism is taking lives.
‘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.
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.
‘Scaremongering’ concerns despite uptick in voice vote
The 'yes' camp is optimistic Australians will vote for an Indigenous voice but the latest polls show the 'no' vote remains dominant.
Police no-show at inquiry a ‘slap in the face’: senator
WA Police are a no-show at a Senate inquiry into missing and murdered First Nations women and children, leaving many questions unanswered.
Voice certainly winnable, says PM as pre-polling opens
Despite pessimistic polling for the voice to parliament referendum, Anthony Albanese is maintaining his optimism ahead of the vote on October 14.
Voice volunteers hit the hustings as pre-polling opens
Crunch time has arrived for 'yes' and 'no' campaigners as early referendum voting opens and battlelines are drawn across key states ahead of polling day.
Early polling opens as referendum hits home stretch
Referendum campaigners are on the home stretch with pre-polling opening, remote voting underway and less than two weeks before Australians cast their ballots.
Early voting gets under way for voice referendum
Early voting has opened to determine whether an Indigenous voice will be enshrined in the constitution to advise federal parliament.
Early voting to get under way for voice referendum
Early voting will open for the voice referendum to determine whether an Indigenous voice will be enshrined in the constitution to advise parliament.
The Koori Knockout: more than just a weekend of footy
The annual NSW Aboriginal Rugby League Knockout is being held in Tuggerah over the long weekend. Former NRL legends Cliff Lyons and Dean Widders love it.
‘Listen for a better future’: music legend backs voice
One of Australia's most celebrated singer-songwriters has added his voice to the 'yes' campaign, saying Australia is "not the land of the fair go".
Traditional owner wins court challenge against Woodside
Mardudhunera woman Raelene Cooper has won a Federal Court challenge, halting Woodside's seismic blasting plans for the massive offshore Scarborough gas project.
Digital dilemma for remote Indigenous communities
Low incomes and poor infrastructure have left remote First Nations communities among the most digitally excluded people in the country.
Indigenous voice is ‘not about race’: Noel Pearson
Indigenous activist and spearhead of the 'yes' campaign Noel Pearson says the voice is about recognition and isn't about dividing Australians down racial lines.
Noel Pearson to issue rally cry for ‘yes’ campaign
Indigenous activist and spearhead of the 'yes' campaign Noel Pearson will address the nation to make the case for a constitutionally-enshrined advisory body.
Sorry business as voice voting and mourning collide
Remote voting for the voice referendum has started in the Northern Territory, but not without its challenges as communities grapple with deep-rooted issues.
Hundreds rally for domestic violence ‘system in crisis’
A day of action has been held against domestic, family and sexual violence in the Northern Territory, where organisers say the system is in crisis.
‘Pack of lies’: voice opponent lashes Uluru statement
A high profile critic of an Indigenous voice has compared the Uluru Statement to a "declaration of war" in an explosive speech weeks out from the referendum.
Voice critic takes the national spotlight as vote nears
Warren Mundine will make a major pitch against an Indigenous advisory body in the constitution when he addresses the National Press Club.
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.
Refugees and Indigenous Australians forge common bonds
Knowing that Indigenous culture in Australia has survived thousands of years gives refugees a sense of belonging and cultural safety, a study has found.
‘Nothing changes if it’s yes or no’: Lidia Thorpe
Independent senator Lidia Thorpe claims things will remain the same for Indigenous Australians no matter the outcome of the voice referendum.
Remote Australians to cast first votes in referendum
Australians living in remote communities will be the first to cast votes in the referendum on whether to enshrine an Indigenous voice in the constitution.
PM to seek cross-party consensus if ‘yes’ vote wins
Prime Minister Anthony Albanese has announced a joint committee will oversee legislation to implement a voice to parliament if the referendum passes.
Joy-riders’ passion for cars steered into legal avenue
A pilot program is aiming to better understand the motivations behind First Nations youths who get behind the wheels of stolen cars and take them for joy-rides.
‘No’ voters rally to voice their referendum opposition
People voting against the proposed Indigenous voice are rallying in major cities, arguing the referendum has divided Australia.