Record numbers of Australians enrol for referendum on Indigenous recognition
Sydney, AustraliaReuters A record number of Australians have enrolled to vote next month in a referendum to recognise the country’s Indigenous people in the constitution, according to the election commission. Australians will be asked in a referendum on 14th October whether they approve altering the constitution to enshrine an Indigenous advisory body called the “Voice […]
Essay: Voice referendum a chance for Australia’s church to take a stand for justice
TIM COSTELLO wonders whether Australian Christians have learnt the lessons of history when it comes to addressing injustice…
Australia PM unveils draft Indigenous recognition referendum question
Sydney, AustraliaReuters Australian Prime Minister Anthony Albanese on Saturday unveiled the wording of a draft referendum question as part of moves to enshrine an Indigenous voice in parliament. The government is seeking a referendum, which is necessary to make changes to the constitution, on recognising indigenous minorities in the constitution and requiring governments to consult […]