Anniversary reignites debate over race, unity, and unfinished reform
Vote No signage is seen at an early voting centre for the Indigenous voice to parliament referendum in Melbourne, Australia, on Oct. 13, 2023. AAP Image/James Ross
Two years after Australians voted down the Indigenous Voice to Parliament, the proposal continues to stir strong emotions.
Supporters see it as a lost opportunity for recognition and reform, while critics call it a divisive experiment that risked reshaping the nation’s democratic foundations.
Naziya Alvi Rahman
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Naziya Alvi Rahman is a Canberra-based journalist who covers political issues in Australia. She can be reached at [email protected].
