All states but Tasmania set to vote ‘no’ on voice
Support for the voice to parliament have slumped to new lows on the day postal vote applications are expected to open for the referendum.
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All states except Tasmania set to reject voice proposal
Support for the voice to parliament have slumped to new lows on the day postal vote applications are expected to open for the referendum.
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Proud Boys leader jailed 22 years for US Capitol attack
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Winston Peters back on the NZ campaign horse
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Crime victims get say on advisory body in their corner
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Don’t let ‘no’ be the end of closing the gap: Langton
The Albanese government should consider steps to empower Indigenous communities should the voice referendum fail, says a leading academic.
Albanese vows to bolster partnership with East Timor
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