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 […]
Australia’s Albanese reveals referendum question on Indigenous recognition
Sydney, Australia Reuters The Australian Government on Thursday revealed the question it wants to put to a vote in a proposed federal referendum later this year to constitutionally recognise its Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people. Australians will be asked to vote between October and December on amending the constitution to create a consultative committee […]
Explainer – What is Australia’s Indigenous ‘Voice to Parliament’ campaign?
Sydney, Australia Reuters Australia plans to hold a federal referendum later this year to constitutionally recognise its Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people through the establishment of a representative Voice that will provide non-binding advice to the parliament. A sticker of the Australian Aboriginal Flag along with the word “RESPECT” is pictured on a structure […]
Australia limits alcohol sales in Alice Springs amid crime wave
Sydney, AustraliaReuters Australia will limit the sale of alcohol and consider wider bans to control spiralling alcohol-fuelled violence in a central region, in the run-up to a referendum on Indigenous recognition that is shining a light on deep social divisions. The new rules in the town of Alice Springs, 2,000 kilometres north-west of Sydney, and […]
Soundbite – The TCM Update: Chris Sebastian reaches the finals of The Voice in Australia
Chris Sebastian Listen to this week’s TCM Update…