“Australia has never recognised Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people in its constitution…On 14 October, Australia will vote in a historic referendum that cuts to the core of how it sees itself as a nation,” according to BBC Oct. 4, 2023. The Voice proposal, if successful, will include Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people in the constitution and establish a body to advise governments on community issues. Advocates believe this modest change will allow Indigenous Australians a rightful place in their country. “This referendum is the largest mirror we will ever look into as a nation… we, the Australian people, face a choice – a choice between crossing the bridge to our future or floundering in the past.”
World Map: Australia 10/19/23 (Part Two)
October 19, 2023
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Grace Dannemiller, International News Corespondent
Hello! my name is Grace Dannemiller. I am the International News Correspondent. This is my second year on staff. In my free time I have been writing and public speaking about neurodiversity and mental health. I hope to continue to pursue my passion for journalism as a career one day.