Thousands rally across Australia in support of Indigenous reform
Reuters Thousands of people rallied on Sunday in Australia to back a campaign to recognise the country’s Indigenous people in the constitution ahead of a referendum later this year, after a recent dip in support for the change. The referendum, likely to be held between October and December, seeks to amend the constitution and establish […]
Australian Senate paves way for landmark referendum on Indigenous voice in constitution
Sydney, Australia Reuters Australia’s Senate passed legislation on Monday that paves the way for the country to hold a landmark referendum later this year on whether to recognise its Indigenous people in the constitution. In a final vote in the upper house of parliament, 52 voted in favour of the bill while 19 voted against, […]