Thousands rally across Australia in support of indigenous reform

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This is ahead of a referendum to give indigenous people a direct say in policies that impact them. Read more at straitstimes.com.

SYDNEY - 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 in 2023, after a recent dip in support for the change.– the Indigenous Voice to Parliament – to give Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people a direct say in policies that impact them.opposition Liberal-National conservatives urge a “No” vote.

Yes23, the group behind more than 25 rallies nationwide, told Reuters the crowd in Sydney was around 3,000 and that it expected up to 25,000 people to participate in total. The day of action comes after support for the referendum appeared to be ebbing according to a poll in June, which showed “No” ahead for the first time, 51 per cent to 49 per cent.

 

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