Australian Parliament Approves Referendum on ‘The Voice’

Australian Parliament Approves Referendum on ‘The Voice’
The front entrance of the federal Parliament House in Canberra, Australia on April 1, 2022. Daniel Teng/The Epoch Times
Daniel Y. Teng
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The Australian Senate has voted overwhelmingly to approve a referendum on changing the country’s Constitution.

Having already passed the lower house, the bill passed the upper house on Jan. 19, 52 votes to 19, and means the country is set for a national vote sometime between October and December.

Daniel Y. Teng
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Daniel Y. Teng is based in Brisbane, Australia. He focuses on national affairs, including federal politics and Australia-China relations. Got a tip? Contact him at [email protected].
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