Australian PM Unveils Draft Indigenous Recognition Referendum Question

Australian PM Unveils Draft Indigenous Recognition Referendum Question
Australian Prime Minister Anthony Albanese speaks at the Sydney Energy Forum in Sydney, Australia, on July 12, 2022. Brook Mitchell/Pool via Reuters
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Australian Prime Minister Anthony Albanese on Saturday unveiled the wording of a draft referendum question as part of moves to enshrine an Indigenous voice in parliament.

The government is seeking a referendum, which is necessary to make changes to the constitution, on recognising Indigenous minorities in the constitution and requiring governments to consult Aboriginal people on decisions that impact their lives.