Australians have resoundingly rejected a proposal to recognise Aboriginal people in its constitution and establish a body to advise parliament on Indigenous issues.
Saturday’s voice to parliament referendum failed, with the defeat clear shortly after polls closed.
The mining lobby seems to be behind it too - they stand to lose a lot if Aboriginal rights are given more credence.
The mining lobby in Australia is behind everything.
https://www.mining-technology.com/features/in-numbers-how-mining-came-to-be-australias-most-profitable-sector/
Don’t forget agriculture too!
Clive Palmer dropped (at least) $2 mill on the No campaign. That says a lot about what it’s worth.