Australia Indigenous Vote Faces Defeat

Australia's voice referendum seeks to amend the constitution to recognize First Peoples by establishing an Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander voice to advise the government. Prime Minister Anthony Albanese is fulfilling an election promise with this referendum. Indigenous Australians face significant challenges, and the voice aims to address these. However, the No campaign raises concerns about the voice's potential risks and lack of detail. Historically, referendums in Australia rarely succeed, and the voice is likely to join the list of defeats.

What is the main goal of the proposed voice in the Australian referendum?

• To recognize the First Peoples by creating an advisory body

• To establish a new political party

• To change the national anthem

• To increase taxes for Indigenous Australians

What issue does the voice aim to address for Indigenous Australians?

• Improving internet access

• Building more schools

• Reducing overrepresentation in negative statistics

• Increasing tourism

What was the initial public reaction to the voice referendum?

• Immediate rejection

• Complete indifference

• Initial enthusiasm followed by declining support

• Widespread opposition

What concern does the No campaign raise about the voice?

• It will be too expensive

• It lacks detail and could increase racial division

• It will only benefit politicians

• It will reduce national security

How many referendums have been successful in Australia since federation?

• Twenty

• Ten

• Eight

• Thirty