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Indigenous Voice to Parliament Referendum Recap

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A voter places their ballot paper in the box during early voting for the Indigenous Voice to Parliament referendum in Canberra.(AAP: Mick Tsika)

The proposal to recognise First Nations people in our constitution through an Indigenous Voice to Parliament was defeated at a referendum earlier this month.

It came as a powerful blow to those who had backed the advisory body.

Where to from here? What should now be the focus within Indigenous Affairs? And, what’s been the personal toll for First Nations Journalists covering the campaign?

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Guests:

  • ABC's Referendum Correspondent, Dan Bouchier
  • Writer, Creative and Advocate, Ben Abbatangelo
  • Minister for Indigenous Australians, Linda Burney

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