Voice to parliament referendum fails in defeat that Indigenous advocates will see as a blow to progress towards reconciliation

Australians have resoundingly rejected a proposal to recognise Aboriginal people in its constitution and establish a body to advise parliament on Indigenous issues.

Saturday’s voice to parliament referendum failed, with the defeat clear shortly after polls closed.

  • Gerula@lemmy.worldEnglish
    146·
    1 year ago

    But aren’t Aboriginal people citizens of Australia and so already part of the Constitution thus having legal rights like everyone else? What are the extra rights and representation needed?

    • Ilandar@aussie.zoneEnglish
      41·
      1 year ago

      What are the extra rights and representation needed?

      Because they are Indigenous. Do you understand the difference between Indigenous and non-Indigenous peoples in a colonial state?

    • DessertStorms@kbin.social
      1046·
      1 year ago

      But aren’t Aboriginal people citizens of Australia and so already part of the Constitution thus having legal rights like everyone else?

      No, obviously not.

      What are the extra rights and representation needed?

      Basic human rights and equal representation, for starters.

      How about instead of spending your time here making such outlandishly ignorant comments, you spend it instead looking up for yourself how Aboriginal people are treated, and what equal rights they’re fighting for?, rather than sit back and demand others do the work for you?

      • Spzi@lemm.eeEnglish
        8·
        1 year ago

        Another way to view it: It’s not about the individual person you’re replying to. Even unreasonable questions are a chance to bring more quality content into the thread, so more people can see it. It’s a chance to highlight things you value. It also makes nicer answers.