The Voice referendum dominated Australian politics in 2023

Australia's rejection of an Indigenous Voice to Parliament was the key political story of 2023.

Australian Electoral Commission officals at a pre poll centre for the Voice Referendum Source: AAP / SUPPLIED/PR IMAGE

Without bipartisan support, the Indigenous Voice to Parliament was doomed.

Australian voters comprehensively rejected the proposal to change the Constitution with all states and the Northern Territory voting No, with only the ACT voting Yes.

Prime Minister Anthony Albanese urged Australians to come together after the referendum failed, saying the result "doesn't define us".

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