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Why the Voice referendum failed – and what the government hasn’t learned from it

More than two years on, you’d be forgiven for thinking the story of the failure of the referendum on an Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Voice has been neatly folded away and filed as a story of inevitable loss. Bipartisanship was essential. The country was not ready. Racism raised its…

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Voice referendum to provide springboard for recognition

Political lies and misinformation derailed the voice debate, says an architect of the Uluru Statement, but the 6.2 million 'yes' voters give a reason for hope.

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No voice, no change: two years on from referendum

Australia voted no to a national voice to parliament on October 14 2023, but two years on, its advocates say they remain steadfast in their mission for change.

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“My Worst Nightmare Coming To Reality”: People Stunned At Woman Being Caught Up In Olive Garden Hoax

“People are disgusting out there, and scary!”

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Risk truth-telling will be symbolic if no one listens

Truth-telling is important but Australians must be prepared to listen and act to ensure the process is more than symbolic, an inquiry has been told.

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Campaigners and Olympians recognised in honours list

More than 450 people have been recognised for their achievements in the 2025 Australia Day Honours List.

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‘Keep moving forward’: Yunupingu leads Australia Day honours

Late Yolŋu Indigenous rights activist appointed companion of the Order of Australia, along with lawyer Megan Davis and refugee advocate Gillian Triggs

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Refugee, Indigenous advocates share highest honours

Lifetimes of service have been recognised in the Australia Day Honours List, including Indigenous lawyer Megan Davis and refugee advocate Gillian Triggs.

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Aboriginal organisations call for urgent overhaul of beleaguered NSW child protection system

Review calls for independent child protection commission and a commissioner for Aboriginal children to hold government to account

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'Lasting change' needed one year from referendum defeat

One year on from the voice referendum defeat the prime minister says the government is focused on "practical reconciliation".

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Indigenous voice champions mark referendum anniversary with rallying cry for unity in Australia

Australia ‘still can’t have the hard conversations’, Pat Anderson tells online audience, who commit to stay true to Uluru

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Grattan on Friday: As the anniversary of the Voice vote nears, the high costs of Albanese’s misjudgement are clear

This time a year ago, we were on the cusp of the October 14 Voice referendum. Most players were already aware it was doomed. Less understood was just how far-reaching would be the impact of what, in retrospect, was a massive miscalculation by Prime Minister Anthony Albanese.

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Higgins and Sharaz schemed to ‘ambush’ Reynolds, lawyer tells trial – as it happened

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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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NSW taskforce aims to return Indigenous children to their families

Minister says ‘shocking proportion’ of Aboriginal children in out-of-home care can be reduced by working with community-controlled organisations

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Inside the voice campaigns: how muddled messages and voter confusion led to a crushing defeat

The yes campaign lost voters in the summer, one insider says - and by the time it shifted strategy, it was too late

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Indigenous campaigners accuse government of ‘flippant’ response to no vote ahead of ‘week of silence’

Request for Australians to reflect on ‘the role of racism and prejudice’ in the referendum result

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First Nations lawyers voice their cases for 'yes' vote

On the eve of the referendum on a First Nations voice to parliament, two respected Indigenous legal experts have prosecuted their arguments for 'yes'.

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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.

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Change is slow, but once in a while there is a tipping point. The voice is one of those moments

The Uluru Statement from the Heart came with an invitation to walk with First Nations people. A couple of years ago I set off on a journey to do just that

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'Pack of lies': voice opponent lashes Uluru statement

A high profile critic of an Indigenous voice has compared the Uluru Statement to a "declaration of war" in an explosive speech weeks out from the referendum.

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Labor accuses no campaign of a ‘flat out lie’ after volunteer phone scripts revealed

Guide suggests callers identify themselves as representing Fair Australia rather than the no campaign against the Indigenous voice to parliament

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‘Trumpian era’ of disinformation makes voice yes campaign job more difficult, Megan Davis says

Architect of the Uluru statement criticises some media outlets for highlighting misinformation being shared on social media platforms

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Afternoon Update: no campaign condemned over ‘racist jokes’; kiss sparks outrage; and Qantas class action

Indigenous leaders call on anti-voice campaigners to stop using ‘racist jokes’ after comments made at CPAC conference

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Afternoon Update: CBA makes record profit; Home Affairs’ ChatGPT bungle; and France prepare for Matildas

Australia’s biggest lender posts $10.16bn cash profit even as more of its customers succumb to rising borrowing rates

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