Page 28 - Uluru Statement News Today

Australia's referendum on a Voice to Parliament for First Nations people went down badly. To pass, the proposal needed a majority across in Australia and a majority of states. In fact, it lost everywhere, about 40 to 60, except in the Australia Capital Territory (i.e. Canberra) and some better-off inner-city Labor and Green stronghold electorates (66% majority in Wills, in Melbourne).

On Saturday, the Voice to Parliament referendum was defeated and my initial reaction was relief. 

Australia's referendum on a Voice to Parliament for First Nations people went down badly. To pass, the proposal needed a majority across in Australia and a majority of states. In fact, it lost everywhere, about 40 to 60, except in the Australia Capital Territory (i.e. Canberra) and some better-off inner-city Labor and Green stronghold electorates (66% majority in Wills, in Melbourne).

Indigenous leaders mark majority 'no' votes as 'tragic outcome'.

Indigenous leaders mark majority 'no' votes as 'tragic outcome'.

A majority of the states and territories who voted against the Voice to Parliament referendum are set to move ahead with plans to establish their own Voice treaties.

Sydney Airport is a threadbare welcome mat, especially for overseas travellers.

Sydney Airport is a threadbare welcome mat, especially for overseas travellers.

Some will be emboldened, others disheartened by the referendum's results. Where to now for the campaigns, and Indigenous justice?

Sydney Airport is a threadbare welcome mat, especially for overseas travellers.