Abstract
On Saturday, Australians will vote on a proposal to change the Constitution and enshrine an Indigenous Voice to Parliament.
The Voice referendum, however, intersects a broader crisis facing the nation: a cost-of-living crisis brought about by global events. Australians are grappling with increased prices, housing difficulties, and other economic woes, making it difficult to prioritise the referendum amidst more immediate and tangible concerns.
Australia entered an inflationary period in late 2021, triggered by a pandemic and the Russo-Ukrainian war. This ushered in a cost-of-living crisis where Australians are now paying more for everyday essentials, from potatoes to pads, and from petrol to power bills.
The Voice referendum, however, intersects a broader crisis facing the nation: a cost-of-living crisis brought about by global events. Australians are grappling with increased prices, housing difficulties, and other economic woes, making it difficult to prioritise the referendum amidst more immediate and tangible concerns.
Australia entered an inflationary period in late 2021, triggered by a pandemic and the Russo-Ukrainian war. This ushered in a cost-of-living crisis where Australians are now paying more for everyday essentials, from potatoes to pads, and from petrol to power bills.
| Original language | English |
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| Number of pages | 4 |
| Specialist publication | The West Australian |
| Publication status | Published - 10 Oct 2023 |
Keywords
- Voice to Parliament
- cost of living
- inflation
- housing affordability
- Australia
- referendum
- Economic crises
