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How far has Australia come on Indigenous representation in 25 years?

Sydney Harbour Bridge was closed to traffic for the 4th time since its construction to host the reconciliation march in May 2000

Sydney Harbour Bridge was closed to traffic for the 4th time since its construction to host the reconciliation march in May 2000 Source: Getty / John van Hasselt - Corbis/Sygma

2023 is the year the Albanese government has committed to holding a referendum on an Indigenous Voice to Parliament. 20 years ago, the former Howard government was also debating whether to pursue constitutional reform - eventually deciding against it. So, after two decades, how far Australia has come on this important issue?


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