Australia's Indigenous Voice referendum: Rejection and its aftermath

Australians have rejected a proposed constitutional reform to recognize Indigenous people, as the "Yes" votes failed to reach the required threshold. The reform aimed to create an Indigenous advisory body called the "Indigenous Voice to Parliament." Opponents argued that the reform was divisive and ineffective, while supporters believed it would help reconcile the country. Prime Minister Anthony Albanese defended his decision to push for the referendum and expressed optimism for finding a new way forward. The vote may also have implications for misinformation, as a campaign spread through social media prior to the vote, sparking fears about the Indigenous Voice to Parliament becoming a third chamber of parliament.