Voice referendum: Supporters gather at Uluru as Parliament debates

LINDA BURNEY VOICE YES CAMPAIGN ORANGE

Minister for Indigenous Australians Linda Burney and Cultural Support Officer with the Orange Local Aboriginal Land Council Ricky Ah-See earlier this year during the launch of the Yes campaign for the upcoming referendum on constitutional recognition of Indigenous people. Source: AAP / MURRAY MCCLOSKEY/AAPIMAGE

Supporters of constitutional change have met in Uluru to mark the Statement from the Heart, released six years ago. It comes as National Reconciliation Week begins around the country. The referendum to recognise First Nations in the population was Australia's most successful yes vote - with more than 90 per cent support. Advocates are hopeful that the referendum will receive similar support as politicians debate on its legislation.


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