Young people may decide the outcome of the Voice referendum – here’s why

Intifar Chowdhury

Young people may decide the outcome of the Voice referendum – here’s why

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A referendum on a First Nations Voice to Parliament is set to be held in the second half of this year. Australians will be asked if they agree to a constitutional amendment to give First Nations people a voice in government decisions that directly affect them. This body aims to circumvent complicated bureaucracy, address consistently poor life outcomes, and improve the services and support of Indigenous communities in Australia.

Given young Australians, mostly progressive and most engaged in issue-based politics, helped swing the 2022 election, it is likely their support will be crucial to the “yes” campaign...

Original language	English
Specialist publication	The Conversation
Publication status	Published - 16 Feb 2023
Externally published	Yes

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First Nations Voice to Parliament
Politics
Australia

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Young people may decide the outcome of the Voice referendum – here’s why

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