Coverage dated August 28, 2023 to August 29, 2023

A divided Australia will soon vote on the most significant referendum on Indigenous rights in 50 years

Headline from The Conversation US

The last time the country voted in a referendum on Indigenous affairs was in 1967. Advocates for the ‘Voice to Parliament’ say it is the best way to remedy a long legacy of failed policies.

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Reports & sources

15 articles, oldest first.

  1. The Guardian

    ‘Two future Australias’: Indigenous voice referendum date to be announced as campaign kicks off (opens The Guardian)

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    The Guardian's feed description

    South Australia and Tasmania expected to decide future of voice to parliament as Anthony Albanese confirms date at Adelaide rally

  2. The Republic

    Australians are voting on creating an Indigenous Voice to Parliament. Here's what you need to know (opens The Republic)

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    CANBERRA, Australia (AP) — Australians will vote on Oct. 14 in a referendum that would enshrine in the nation’s constitution a mechanism for Indigenous people to advise Parliament on policies that effect their lives known as the Voice.

  3. The Republic

    Australians to vote in a referendum on Indigenous Voice to Parliament on Oct. 14 (opens The Republic)

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    The Republic's feed description

    CANBERRA, Australia (AP) — Australians will vote on Oct. 14 on a proposed law to create a so-called Indigenous Voice to Parliament in the nation’s first referendum in a generation. Prime Minister Anthony Albanese on Wednesday announced the referendum date, triggering just over six weeks of intensify…

  4. France 24

    Australia to hold Indigenous rights referendum on Oct 14 (opens France 24)

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    France 24's feed description

    Australia will hold a historic Indigenous rights referendum on October 14, Prime Minister Anthony Albanese said Wednesday, setting up a defining moment in the nation's relationship with its Aboriginal…

  5. The Conversation US

    Australians will vote in a referendum on October 14. What do you need to know? (opens The Conversation US)

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    The Conversation US's feed description

    Australia must go to the polls to vote in a referendum on an Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Voice. Some of us have never voted in a referendum, here’s what you need to know.

  6. The Guardian

    Indigenous voice to parliament referendum date announced as 14 October (opens The Guardian)

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    The Guardian's feed description

    Anthony Albanese confirms date Australians will go to the polls while kickstarting 45 campaign at Adelaide rally

  7. Al Jazeera

    Australia’s Indigenous ‘Voice’ referendum: What you need to know (opens Al Jazeera)

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    Voting, which is compulsory, has been set for October 14.

  8. The Guardian

    The Indigenous voice to parliament referendum day has been announced. But how do you actually vote? (opens The Guardian)

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    The Guardian's feed description

    For those who have never voted in a referendum before, and those who need a refresher, here is what you need to know

  9. The Conversation US

    A divided Australia will soon vote on the most significant referendum on Indigenous rights in 50 years (opens The Conversation US)

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    The Conversation US's feed description

    The last time the country voted in a referendum on Indigenous affairs was in 1967. Advocates for the ‘Voice to Parliament’ say it is the best way to remedy a long legacy of failed policies.

  10. Honolulu Star-Advertiser

    Australians to vote in a referendum on Indigenous Voice to Parliament (opens Honolulu Star-Advertiser)

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    Honolulu Star-Advertiser's feed description

    CANBERRA, Australia >> Australians will vote on Oct. 14 on a proposed law to create a so-called Indigenous Voice to Parliament in the nation’s first referendum in a generation.

  11. The Guardian

    Australia to vote on Indigenous voice to parliament in October as racially charged debate heats up (opens The Guardian)

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    The Guardian's feed description

    PM says 14 October referendum is a ‘once-in-a-generation chance to bring our country together’ as both sides accuse each other of peddling misinformation

Identical headlines usually mean shared wire copy. They are counted as separate articles but are not independent confirmation.

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