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Australians have resoundingly rejected a proposal to recognise Aboriginal people in its constitution and establish a body to advise parliament on Indigenous issues.

Saturday’s voice to parliament referendum failed, with the defeat clear shortly after polls closed.

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[-] Elliemac@aussie.zone 6 points 1 year ago* (last edited 1 year ago)

The 'No' campaign was largely nonexistent. The 'Yes' campaign was enough reason to vote 'No'. And the 'No' voters are just as educated as 'Yes' voters. It's just that some people can't understand why other people would disagree with them.

[-] unionagainstdhmo@aussie.zone 4 points 1 year ago

Didn't get a single flyer from the yes campaign, the no campaign, however. Just depends on where you live

Some are educated, some are racist - no reason they can't be both.

It's easy to understand ignorance and racism.

(There's a third option, and that's for the mining magnates like Clive who want less complaining about digging up sacred sites)

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