The Australian constitution does not currently reference Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people. The federal government created a council to explore holding a referendum on the subject in May 2017. Proponents, including Prime Minister Turnbull, argue that the original inhabitants of Australia should be recognized in the constitution and all racial elements should be removed. Opponents argue that the government resources should not be wasted on holding a referendum.
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Response rates from 76.9k Australia voters.
86% Yes |
14% No |
86% Yes |
14% No |
Trend of support over time for each answer from 76.9k Australia voters.
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Trend of how important this issue is for 76.9k Australia voters.
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Unique answers from Australia voters whose views went beyond the provided options.
@593R4MJ4yrs4Y
To be honest, Im sick of recognizing Aboriginal people. this country is going to end up being run by Aboriginals soon and the white man will be a second class citizen. Hell we can't even claim racism when an Aboriginal calls us whiteys or crackers or honky or any racial slur.
@8F6MYPM5yrs5Y
It should mention all people
@4X989LW4yrs4Y
They should recognise all religions and cultures but provide no benefit for any as we are all Australian.
@9727M252yrs2Y
No. Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people are Australian and therefore they are already recognised. By creating a specific reference, category or any other separation/segregation from being 'Australian' is a form of apartheid.
@Kiceanna4yrs4Y
No, Aboriginals and Torres Strait Islanders are Australian, thus I would argue they are recognized and represented, even if not by name. The constitution doesn't need to change.
@4WPM5BS4yrs4Y
It's important, but a referendum is incredibly expensive to hold. It would be more efficient to actually do something that would provide resources that would actually help someone, and serve more of a purpose than just sit there as a token gesture.
@B4BSXQ45hrs5H
Yes, but only if it recognizes the ability for indigenous people to gain autonomy separate from the colony with their own means of self-governance.
@B4BSH596hrs6H
They are part of Australia and are Australians, and the constitution is for all Australians which includes them. So there's no need to start subdividing groups based on race since the constitution already applies to all.
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