Latest news: Referenda

Despite federal parliament taking a break for winter, politicians will keep the heat on the proposal for an Indigenous voice.

Heads of the NT land councils have travelled to Canberra to speak with politicians about the 2023 Barunga Declaration in support of an Indigenous voice.

The NT Northern and Central Land Councils are calling on all Australians to support the voice in the upcoming referendum on the eve of the Barunga Festival.

The latest Newspoll shows less than half of those surveyed back the proposal for the Indigenous voice.

Opposition Leader Peter Dutton has been accused of going back on his word not to present the Indigenous voice referendum as an argument about race.

Queensland LNP leader David Crisafulli has made a long-awaited decision on the Indigenous voice to parliament, saying he will vote 'no'.

As debate over the Indigenous voice continues in federal parliament, Anthony Albanese says scare campaigns need to be called out.

The debate over the Indigenous voice is becoming heated and campaigners on both sides are calling for civility to avoid divisive, racially charged arguments.

The Victorian Nationals have voted to oppose the national referendum to enshrine an Indigenous voice to parliament, falling into line with the federal party.