Will Australia’s referendum give Indigenous people a Voice?

What in the World

• Episode: Will Australia’s referendum give Indigenous people a Voice?
• Website: What in the World
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• Duration: 00:14:22
• Published: 2023-10-13 15:30

A special vote is taking place in Australia this weekend asking people whether Australia's constitution should be changed. The referendum seeks to create a body called the Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Voice, which would allow Australia’s Indigenous communities to advise the government on issues that impact their lives.

Tiffanie Turnbull, a BBC reporter based in Sydney, explains how the referendum came about, why people are campaigning for and against it, and how it has stoked racism and tension.

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Email: [email protected] WhatsApp: +44 0330 12 33 22 6 Presenters: William Lee Adams with Tiffanie Turnbull Producers: Alex Rhodes and Maria Clara Montoya Editors: Verity Wilde and Simon Peeks