Uni of Queensland's Linder on Australia Referendum Vote Expectations

The transcript discusses expectations for high voter turnout in a referendum on an Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander advisory body. It highlights challenges posed by misinformation, especially in the social media era, and the efforts of Indigenous leaders to provide accurate information. The future of the Yes campaign is considered, with emphasis on community healing if the referendum fails. The timing of the referendum and loss of bipartisanship support are also discussed.

What are the potential consequences if the Yes campaign loses the referendum?

Why was this referendum considered to be the right time?

What role did bipartisanship play in the lead-up to the referendum?