Australian Indigenous leaders call for 'week of silence' after referendum defeat

Australian Indigenous leaders have called for a week of silence and reflection after a referendum to recognize the First Peoples in the constitution was rejected by a majority of the population. The referendum asked whether to alter the constitution to recognize Aboriginal and Torres Strait Island people through the creation of an Indigenous advisory body, but over 60% voted "No".

Oct 15, 2023 - 09:30
Australian Indigenous leaders call for 'week of silence' after referendum defeat
Australian Indigenous leaders have called for a week of silence and reflection after a referendum to recognize the First Peoples in the constitution was rejected by a majority of the population. The referendum asked whether to alter the constitution to recognize Aboriginal and Torres Strait Island people through the creation of an Indigenous advisory body, but over 60% voted "No".