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Rolling coverage, so it's not easy to share, but about 5 minutes ago, the vote was called as 'No' for the state of South Australia, and as it had already been called for the states of Tasmania and New South Wales, the 'Yes' case can not possibly succeed.

Australia's constitution can only be amended by Referendum and such referendums require a majority over the whole country and majorities in a majority of states. With six states, that means four states have to vote yes. Three have been called as no, so there are only three left. So a Yes vote is impossible.

It is likely it is going to be defeated in every single state.

This is a victory for those Australians who do not want a country where one race officially has more rights than others.

There are still genuine problems in some isolated indigenous communities. But this would have done nothing to fix that.

1 posted on 10/14/2023 1:32:00 AM PDT by naturalman1975
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To: naturalman1975

I think Canada’s solution is the best. On native land, they have the right to manage their reservations as a municipality. Ensure local needs are met.


2 posted on 10/14/2023 1:44:58 AM PDT by Jonty30 (It never rains in sunny Alberta. It always rains in rainy Alberta.)
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To: naturalman1975
I've been following this for months because I lived in Australia from 1986 to 2010. It looks like a resounding 60% against the referendum.

But the Left is in power in Oz. How can this be? Because they have a tortured version of Ranked Choice Voting. The result is a "right-wing" coalition that is akin to RINOs.

12 posted on 10/14/2023 5:46:29 AM PDT by HandBasketHell
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To: naturalman1975

Does the Northern Territory not count as a state? Do their residents vote in a referendum like this?


13 posted on 10/14/2023 6:48:55 AM PDT by Gay State Conservative (Two Words: Banana Republic)
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To: naturalman1975

Thanks for the update!
A State funded BLM only ends one way.
The destruction of Aus.
Love your Country!


15 posted on 10/14/2023 8:27:31 AM PDT by Zathras
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To: naturalman1975

The average Aboriginal IQ is 62. Their counsel should never be sought.


17 posted on 10/14/2023 1:21:42 PM PDT by Mr. Blond
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