‘Yes’ Campaigner Professor Charged for Spitting on ’No' Voter

The professor said she had a “visceral response.”

AEC and Vote Yes signage at an early voting centre for the Indigenous voice to parliament referendum in Melbourne, Australia, on Oct. 2, 2023. AAP Image/Joel Carrett

A “Yes” campaigner for The Voice referendum in Australia has been charged after allegedly spitting on a “No” supporter.

Australian National University (ANU) Emeritus Professor Denise Ferris has been charged with common assault following the spat on Sept. 17, Daily Mail Australia reported.