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‘Our commitment to the journey of reconciliation remains steadfast’
- . 18 October 2023
Catholic Religious Australia says it remains committed to the “journey of reconciliation” with First Nations Australians following the unsuccessful attempt to enshrine an Indigenous Voice to Parliament in the Constitution.
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NATSICC calls for new way forward after Voice outcome
- . 17 October 2023
An unsuccessful outcome to the Voice to Parliament referendum is just another challenge that will be faced with dignity, respect and without losing hope, a statement from the National Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Catholic Council says.
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PM says referendum defeat ‘not the end of the road’
- . 16 October 2023
Prime Minister Anthony Albanese has vowed to forge a new way to close the gap in life outcomes between Indigenous and non-Indigenous Australians after voters resoundingly rejected enshrining a Voice to Parliament in the Constitution. Source: ABC News.
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Catholic Church says referendum result should usher in new era
- . 16 October 2023
Despite the referendum to establish an Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Voice in the Constitution not succeeding, Australia needs to find a way to address the inequalities many First Nations people face, says Bishop Charles Gauci. Source: ACBC Media Blog.
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Campaigns make final sprint on eve of Voice vote
- . 13 October 2023
The Yes and No camps are gearing up for the final full day of campaigning before Australians cast their votes tomorrow on the Indigenous Voice to Parliament referendum. Source: Canberra Times.
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Online prayer and reflection service to be held before Voice vote
- . 12 October 2023
An online prayer and reflection service will be held tomorrow, ahead of Saturday’s referendum on constitutional recognition of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples through an Indigenous Voice to Parliament. Source: NATSICC.
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Almost one million early votes cast in Voice referendum
- . 6 October 2023
Almost one million people have already voted in the Indigenous Voice to Parliament referendum, prompting questions as to whether Australia will know the result of the national poll on the night of October 14. Source: 9news.com.au.
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Yes supporter Fr Brennan says referendum creating ‘a hell of a mess’
- . 4 October 2023
Indigenous Voice to Parliament supporter Fr Frank Brennan SJ says the referendum has “created a hell of a mess” and sent race relations in Australia backwards. Source: The Australian.
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Early voting opens for Voice to Parliament referendum
- . 3 October 2023
Campaigners for both sides of the Indigenous Voice to Parliament referendum have hit the hustings as early voting opens across the country. Source: The Guardian.