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It is true failed referendums do not usually destroy governments, but they do have the potential to undermine leaders and governments.
The first Newspoll to ask about the Indigenous Voice to Parliament also found 56-37 in favour.
This constitutional reform process may be ‘unorthodox’, but it’s entirely appropriate.
In their 1881 petition, Aboriginal people from the Maloga mission who sought greater freedom from missionary control called for the government to grant them their own parcel of land.
An expert group formed to advise on the Voice to Parliament finds it will not give any group of Australians special rights over any other.
The Albanese government wants to change the way referendums work ahead of the Voice to Parliament vote. There are still flaws, but it is a step in the right direction.
There has been much debate about the “details” of the Voice to Parliament, but the referendum is on the principle.
The Yes/No case has long been flawed and the government is right to dispense with it. But it will need to replace it with something else to counter misinformation – and do so with great care.
It is hard to say how big an influence the Nationals’ stance may have – but history shows us the Yes case in referendums is easily defeated.
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