Yes Vote Struggles

Published on Oct 4, 2023 by Luke Hunt

Artwork: Corrobore on Emerald Hill (South Melbourne) painted by W.F.E. Liardet 1840.Supporters of constitutional change that will guarantee Australia’s indigenous people a say in parliament are ramping up their efforts to win over a dubious middle ground after the latest opinion polls put the no campaign slightly in front.Tens of thousands of people are staging weekend rallies in cities and towns across the country — and as far away as New York — with millions of dollars being poured into campaigning to stave off what many say is “hysterical scaremongering” by opposing conservatives.“I’m frightened,” said Nicole, who works in a high-end fashion boutique in Melbourne.Read more from UCAN by clicking here..

Australians Asked to Vote Yes

Published on Oct 3, 2023 by Luke Hunt

On October 14, Australians are being asked to recognize Aboriginal Torres Straits Islanders in the Federal Constitution through a referendum. Studio Bomborra supports the Yes campaign.Voters will be asked to vote ‘yes’ or ‘no’ on a single question. The question on the ballot paper will be:“A Proposed Law: to alter the Constitution to recognise the First Peoples of Australia by establishing an Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Voice.Do you approve this proposed alteration?”Read the referendum question and constitutional amendment.For more information visit the Australian Electoral Commission for information on enrolment and voting by clicking here..