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The Voice to Parliament isn't just an abstract debate about recognising historical injustice. It will have real implications.

Our Say: Voice referendum editorial

As the primary antagonist to change, Opposition Leader Peter Dutton should wear most of the blame if the referendum is defeated.

Opposing campaigners made their final pitches on Friday over changing the Australia's constitution to acknowledge a place for Indigenous Australians on the eve of the nation's first referendum in a generation. The referendum has the potential to amend Australia’s founding legal document for the first time since 1977. Australians are being asked to alter the constitution to recognize the “First Peoples of Australia” by establishing an Indigenous Voice to Parliamen...

Our Say: Voice referendum editorial

The campaign has stirred divisions, with reports of racism and abuse fuelled by rampant misinformation on social media.

Sometimes giving people their say can mean a lot of bad behaviour.

Sometimes giving people their say can mean a lot of bad behaviour.

The prime minister has referenced dark times across the globe to encourage support for the Voice, saying: "At the worst of times we always see the best of the Australian character.'

Opposition Leader Peter Dutton has made his final pitch against the Voice to Parliament before voters head to the polling booths to decide on the constitutional change.