SYDNEY, July 2 (Reuters) - Thousands rallied in Australia on Sunday to back a campaign to recognise the country's Indigenous people in the constitution ahead of a referendum later this year, after a recent dip in support for the change.
Another attendee, Isabelle Smith, said in her opinion the referendum was the most important issue in Australia.
"It’ll bring Australians together and I think voting 'Yes' is the most important thing that people can do," she said.
Opponents, including some Indigenous people, have said the proposal lacks detail and will divide Australians.
Indigenous Australians, who account for 3.8% of the population, face disadvantages including discrimination, poor health and education outcomes and high incarceration rates.
Persons:
Anthony Albanese's, Jason Howard, Isabelle Smith, It’ll, Yes23, Rachel Perkins, Sam McKeith, James Redmayne, Jill Gralow, Simon Cameron, Moore, William Mallard
Organizations:
SYDNEY, Voice, Aboriginal, Torres Strait, Labor, Liberal, Australian, of Social, Sydney, Indigenous, ABC, Thomson
Locations:
Australia, Sydney