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.
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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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With just days until Australians head to the polls for the Indigenous voice referendum, campaigners are ramping up their messages in a final pitch to voters.
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NT not a ‘failed state’ says chief minister
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Probe wants government to revisit Qatar flights ban
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Palmer fails last-minute legal challenge to referendum
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Australian landmarks light up in solidarity for Israel
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Hate symbols, coercive control on Qld parliament agenda
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‘Spirit of Israel’ on display as envoy vows resistance
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New desalination plant for Qld in state’s water plan
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DV victims’ payments to increase as part of reforms
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Israel secures Gaza border after fresh night of strikes
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Desal plant to bolster water supplies in 30-year plan
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‘Yes’ camp looks to father of reconciliation for push
Labor Senator Pat Dodson will take the national stage in one of the last pushes for the 'yes' campaign as the voice referendum draws near.
Qld fast-tracks youth remand centre after criticism
Facing criticism for allowing youths to be detained in watchhouses, the Queensland government will fast-track the construction of a juvenile remand centre.
Hungary, Poland rail at migration policy at EU summit
EU foreign policy chief Josep Borrell says the bloc needs to address the root causes of migration by helping origin countries tackle poverty and empower women.
US presidents immune from charges, Trump lawyers claim
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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.
Trump’s property values boosted by millions, trial told
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Trump endorses Jim Jordan to be House Speaker
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‘Don’t break our hearts’: Stan Grant urges ‘yes’ vote
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Jailed Iran activist Mohammadi wins Nobel Peace Prize
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Syrian Armenian refugees in Australia fear for homeland
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New forensic lab inquiry delving deeper into Project 13
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