Indigenous voice advocates ‘not giving up’ after defeat
Heartened by the millions of Australians who voted 'yes', advocates of an Indigenous voice to parliament will not give up despite the referendum result.
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First Nations people face racism surge after voice vote
First Nations people have been experiencing increased racism after Australians voted against enshrining an Indigenous voice into the constitution.
Huge support for Indigenous voice despite lost vote
A majority of Australians think First Nations people should get a say on issues affecting them, raising questions about Labor's model for the voice.
Voters officially have final say on voice referendum
The writ for the 2023 referendum has been returned, formally confirming the result of the vote on enshrining and Indigenous advisory body into the constitution.
Voice silencing shifts focus to cost of living relief
Parliamentarians from both sides of politics say cost of living pressures and frail household budgets will be their focus with the referendum campaign finished.
Indigenous leaders break silence after voice defeat
Aboriginal leaders say the voice referendum defeat represents an attempt to silence Indigenous people, but they will continue to fight for their rights.
Voters want to close Indigenous gap, despite lost voice
While Australians rejected a proposal for an Indigenous voice, the prime minister says voters still want the lives of First Nations people to improve.
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.
Australia ‘new nation’ if voice referendum succeeds
The 'yes' and 'no' campaigns are making their final pitches on the eve of the referendum to establish an Indigenous voice.
Referendum rejection not the end for reconciliation: PM
Prime Minister Anthony Albanese has urged the nation to come together following a lost referendum for a constitutional Indigenous voice.
Voters resolute, respectful at voice referendum booths
Many Australians who cast referendum ballots knew ahead of time whether they would vote 'yes' or 'no', with long wait times experienced at some polling places.
All states deliver majority ‘no’ vote in voice poll
Counting in the Indigenous voice referendum shows a majority 'no' vote across the nation, with the ACT the only jurisdiction to back the 'yes' case.
Regional Australia shouts ‘no’ in voice vote
Regional Australia has overwhelmingly rejected a proposed Indigenous advisory body in the constitution with a high 'no' vote.
Leaders’ seats largely vote with their MP in referendum
Anthony Albanese's electorate has voted overwhelmingly in favour of an Indigenous voice while Opposition Leader Peter Dutton's constituents turned it down.
The ‘nos’ have it: campaigners look beyond the voice
There are calls by 'no' campaigners for greater action to close the gap following a failed bid for an Indigenous voice.
Northern Territory majority rejects voice referendum
Two in three Northern Territorians have rejected the concept of an Indigenous voice, backing one of their senators who spearheaded the 'no' campaign.
Leaders step up efforts as Indigenous voice vote fails
Both the 'yes' and 'no' camps say Australia needs to look forward and come together after a referendum to establish an Indigenous voice to parliament failed.
Indigenous progress front and centre after voice fails
Politicians are pledging a renewed focus on closing the Indigenous disadvantage gap after a referendum to constitutionally enshrine an advisory body failed.
Qld to continue on treaty path after referendum defeat
The Queensland government will continue working towards a treaty, with reconciliation and justice for Indigenous people after the Voice referendum was defeated.
Referendum defeat no obstacle to state-based bodies
State governments will continue down the path of enshrining their own Indigenous voice and treaty processes despite the emphatic defeat of the voice referendum.
Indigenous progress the focus after voice fails
Both sides of politics are pledging to focus on closing the Indigenous disadvantage gap after a referendum to constitutionally enshrine an advisory body failed.
‘We need to have change’: Dodson in pitch for ‘yes’
The father of reconciliation has used a rare speech to urge for a 'yes' vote in the Indigenous voice referendum, arguing too much was at stake for it to fail.
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.
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.
Campaign efforts go into overdrive as voice vote looms
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.
‘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.
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.
‘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.
‘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.