what is yes vote in australia

The Yes vote in Australia refers to the vote in favor of the 2023 Australian Indigenous Voice referendum, which aimed to recognize Indigenous people in the countrys constitution through a new parliamentary body. The referendum asked voters to approve a proposed law to alter the Constitution to recognize the First Peoples of Australia by establishing an Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Voice. A Yes vote meant recognizing 65,000 years of Indigenous culture for the first time in Australias 122-year-old constitution, listening to advice from Indigenous Australians, and making a practical difference in areas like health, education, and employment. The Yes campaign aimed to bring unity, hope, and positive change for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people and all Australians. However, the referendum was unsuccessful, with most polls showing the No vote ahead. The No campaign argued that the proposed Voice would create a "third chamber of parliament" and that it would be divisive and discriminatory.