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Indigenous communities overwhelmingly voted yes to Australia’s voice to parliament (www.theguardian.com)
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Australia’s voice to parliament Polling catchments where Indigenous Australians form more than 50% of the population voted on average 63% in favour of the voice

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[–] Cypher@aussie.zone 6 points 1 year ago

There was literally no downside for ATSI communities to vote yes.

Additional representation with no limitations on existing avenues of representation? Who wouldn't sign up... assuming you're included.