A record number of Australians enroll to vote in referendum on Indigenous Voice
The referendum would enshrine in Australia's constitution an Indigenous Voice to Parliament. The Voice would advise on policies that impact the nation's most disadvantaged ethnic minority.
by The Associated Press
Sep 21, 2023
2 minutes
CANBERRA, Australia — A record number of Australians enrolled to vote in a referendum that would create an Indigenous advocacy body, as the first ballots for constitutional change are set to be cast in remote Outback locations next week, officials said on Thursday.
The referendum to be held on Oct. 14 would enshrine in Australia's constitution an Indigenous
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