Voice to parliament referendum fails in defeat that Indigenous advocates will see as a blow to progress towards reconciliation

Australians have resoundingly rejected a proposal to recognise Aboriginal people in its constitution and establish a body to advise parliament on Indigenous issues.

Saturday’s voice to parliament referendum failed, with the defeat clear shortly after polls closed.

      • AngryCommieKender@lemmy.worldEnglish
        8·
        1 year ago

        “You can do everything correctly, and still lose. That’s not a personal failure. That’s just life.”

        -J. L. Picard

        The other commenter isn’t taking responsibility for their actions either. They are just disappointed with the results.