Australians have been asked to vote in a referendum to change the Constitution just 44 times in the past 122 years.
The historic nature of Saturday’s vote means stakes are high, as the nation decides whether to vote Yes or No to the proposedThe Yes campaign says a Voice to Parliament will provide better outcomes for Indigenous people as well as giving them formal recognition.
“Governments from both sides have invested billions in programs that haven’t fixed problems or reached communities. A Voice will help us listen to locals and save money,” the official Yes case reads.The Voice will not help to close the gap and improve the lives of Indigenous Australians, the No camp argues.
The prime minister has described the proposed Voice as “an unflinching source of advice and accountability”, saying it would not act as a third chamber, have a rolling veto or be a ‘blank cheque’. “Enshrining a Voice in the Constitution is divisive, it will divide the country down the middle,” Mr Dutton said.
To pass, a referendum must achieve a double majority, meaning at least four of the six states must vote Yes and an overall majority of voters must also support it.Roy Morgan surveying on the Voice over the last two weeks shows support is highest in Victoria and Tasmania. There are also details about polling centres that are disability accessible and have supports available for those who are blind or have low vision.
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