The rejection of the Indigenous Voice to Parliament is likely to lead to an irreversible shift in the nation’s relationship with its first peoples.
Tag: Referendums
Australia Rejects Indigenous ‘Voice’ Referendum
The proposed Indigenous Voice to Parliament was widely supported by Indigenous voters, but had raised fears and hopes that were both overblown.
The Aboriginal Australians Leading the Opposition to the Voice
Two female Aboriginal lawmakers with drastically different political philosophies have emerged as prominent opponents of the proposed Indigenous Voice to Parliament.
Could Australia and New Zealand Become One Nation?
A New Zealand lawmaker talked about the idea last week, though a union is unlikely ever to take place.
Will a Bitterly Divided Australia Elevate the Aboriginal Voice?
A referendum to set up an Indigenous advisory body in Parliament was envisioned as uniting the country. The opposite has happened.
Colonization Was ‘Luckiest Thing’ for Australia, John Howard Says
The backlash was swift after John Howard made the remarks ahead of a referendum on Aboriginal representation in the government.
Winnie Ewing, Who Transformed Scottish Politics, Dies at 93
Her charismatic nationalism made independence from Britain a mainstream idea. She championed that idea for her many decades in office.
Nicola Sturgeon’s Arrest
Support for Scottish independence has dipped, but backing for Scotland remaining part of the United Kingdom is fragile, too. Nicola Sturgeon’s arrest leaves the fate of the movement in flux.
Abortion Access Keeps Winning Elections
But advocates can’t agree on a strategy to hold more ballot initiatives.
Jamaica Could Become a Republic in 2024. What Will That Look Like?
The Commonwealth country has scheduled a referendum in 2024 on whether to cut ties to the British monarchy, opening up a debate on how to reshape the society.