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Dutton accused of politicising Indigenous child abuse

Dutton accused of politicising Indigenous child abuse

The federal opposition has sought to pressure the government to hold a royal commission into sexual abuse in Indigenous communities following the voice defeat.

Traditional owners take gas objections to super funds

Traditional owners take gas objections to super funds

Traditional owners take gas objections to super funds

Traditional owners take gas objections to super funds

Traditional owners from three First Nations have been fighting gas giant Santos for years and now they're asking super funds to act on their objections.

Government won't rush next steps after voice

Government won't rush next steps after voice

Government won't rush next steps after voice

Government won't rush next steps after voice

The coalition has questioned the government's commitment to Indigenous people, as Labor lets community leaders digest the referendum result.

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Goanna frontman hands back medal in dismay over vote

Goanna frontman hands back medal in dismay over vote

When Shane Howard wrote the opening lyrics to Solid Rock he had no idea how true they would prove: Out here nothin' much changes, not in a hurry anyway.

Central schooling scrutiny to see if boarding passes

Central schooling scrutiny to see if boarding passes

The National Indigenous Australians Agency will conduct an assessment of boarding school capacity and options in central Australia for First Nations students.

Voice failure won't end progress on Indigenous issues

Voice failure won't end progress on Indigenous issues

Progress on closing the gap for Indigenous people won't be impaired by the voice referendum failure, Prime Minister Anthony Albanese says.

Private equity better managed, Telstra chairman says

Private equity better managed, Telstra chairman says

Australian corporate governance has become too bureaucratic, Telstra chairman John Mullen has told shareholders in his final address before retiring.

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Indigenous progress the focus after voice fails

Indigenous progress the focus after voice fails

Indigenous progress the focus after voice fails

Indigenous progress the focus after voice fails

Both sides of politics are pledging to focus on closing the Indigenous disadvantage gap after a referendum to constitutionally enshrine an advisory body failed.

Dutton talks down second Indigenous referendum

Dutton talks down second Indigenous referendum

Dutton talks down second Indigenous referendum

Dutton talks down second Indigenous referendum

Peter Dutton has walked back a bid to recognise Indigenous people in the constitution, saying people are 'over the referendum process for some time'.

Little hope of further constitutional change: experts

Little hope of further constitutional change: experts

Little hope of further constitutional change: experts

Little hope of further constitutional change: experts

Australia's emphatic 'no' to the voice referendum may have spelt the end for any constitutional change in the future, experts claim.

Leaders step up efforts as Indigenous voice vote fails

Leaders step up efforts as Indigenous voice vote fails

Leaders step up efforts as Indigenous voice vote fails

Leaders step up efforts as Indigenous voice vote fails

Both the 'yes' and 'no' camps say Australia needs to look forward and come together after a referendum to establish an Indigenous voice to parliament failed.

What Australian leaders said about the referendum vote

What Australian leaders said about the referendum vote

What Australian leaders said about the referendum vote

What Australian leaders said about the referendum vote

Australia's federal politicians have weighed into where they think the nation goes now after a failed referendum vote for an Indigenous voice to parliament.

Indigenous voice supporters call for week of silence

Indigenous voice supporters call for week of silence

Indigenous voice supporters call for week of silence

Indigenous voice supporters call for week of silence

Following the heavy defeat of a constitutionally enshrined Indigenous voice, Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander campaigners have endorsed a week of silence.

Northern Territory majority rejects voice referendum

Northern Territory majority rejects voice referendum

Northern Territory majority rejects voice referendum

Northern Territory majority rejects voice referendum

Two in three Northern Territorians have rejected the concept of an Indigenous voice, backing one of their senators who spearheaded the 'no' campaign.

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The 'nos' have it: campaigners look beyond the voice

There are calls by 'no' campaigners for greater action to close the gap following a failed bid for an Indigenous voice.

All states deliver majority 'no' vote in voice poll

Counting in the Indigenous voice referendum shows a majority 'no' vote across the nation, with the ACT the only jurisdiction to back the 'yes' case.

Indigenous leaders devastated by failed referendum poll

Indigenous leaders are saddened by the failed referendum but many people are pointing to the hard work that still needs to be done to help address disadvantage.

Referendum rejection not the end for reconciliation: PM

Prime Minister Anthony Albanese has urged the nation to come together following a lost referendum for a constitutional Indigenous voice.

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Defiant minister pledges better future after 'no' vote

Indigenous Australians Minister Linda Burney says reconciliation isn't dead after Australia voted down a voice to parliament in the referendum.

PM Albanese vows to address Indigenous reconciliation

Anthony Albanese has responded to the Indigenous voice referendum loss with a speech to the nation pledging progress on wellbeing and reconciliation.

'Yes' campaigners take stock as referendum fails

A failure to secure a majority 'yes' vote has many Indigenous voice campaigners taking stock of what went wrong and what the future holds.

Teal seat voters buck trend by backing Indigenous voice

Inner-city voters in 'teal' electorates have backed the Indigenous voice, despite the constitutional change failing to win national support at the referendum.

Regional Australia shouts 'no' in voice vote

Regional Australia has overwhelmingly rejected a proposed Indigenous advisory body in the constitution with a high 'no' vote.

Leaders' seats largely vote with their MP in referendum

Anthony Albanese's electorate has voted overwhelmingly in favour of an Indigenous voice while Opposition Leader Peter Dutton's constituents turned it down.

Voters resolute, respectful at voice referendum booths

Many Australians who cast referendum ballots knew ahead of time whether they would vote 'yes' or 'no', with long wait times experienced at some polling places.

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