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 230 Wollongong (C) voters.
88% Yes |
12% No |
88% Yes |
12% No |
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Trend of how important this issue is for 230 Wollongong (C) voters.
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Unique answers from Wollongong (C) 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.
@8F6MYPM4yrs4Y
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.
@B3QG99Y3 days3D
No; the constitution is a set of laws and ideals that should affect all citizens equally. No one demographic should be singled out for special treatment. Doing so only increases the potential for discriminatory behaviour, not the reverse. Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islanders deserve their history and contributions acknowledged, and the abuses done to them addressed in meaningful and compensatory ways, but not indefinitely, and not written into the very fabric of society.
@B3HK8FB1wk1W
yes, but it should only create an environment for them to feel safe from racism and other prejudice, rather than leveraging them into positions of power that already have representation
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