Australia

Australians set to vote in historic indigenous recognition referendum amid divisive debate

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Australia will hold a historic referendum on October 14, 2023, to decide whether to set up a “Voice to Parliament” for the country’s indigenous people. If passed, it would recognise the country’s Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people in the constitution. Australian Prime Minister Anthony Albanese has repeatedly backed the proposal despite ongoing heated debate between the yes and no camps.

September 27, 2023