[1/5] Voters are seen at the ballot box at the Old Australian Parliament House, during The Voice referendum in Canberra, Australia, October 14, 2023.
"I sincerely hope that Australians, when they walk into that ballot box today, vote 'Yes'," Albanese said in Sydney, according to a transcript.
Supporters of the proposal believe entrenching an Indigenous Voice in the constitution would unite Australia and usher in a new era with its Indigenous people, who account for 3.8% of the population and are its most disadvantaged, by most socio-economic measures.
Another voter and 'No' campaigner, Greg Mason, doubted the usefulness of an Indigenous Voice to Parliament.
Constitutional change requires a majority of votes both nationwide and in at least four of the six states.
Persons:
Tracey Nearmy, Anthony Albanese, " Albanese, Michael Mahoney, Sydneysider Geoff Sumner, Greg Mason, Stefica Nicol, Praveen Menon, William Mallard, Clarence Fernandez
Organizations:
Old Australian, House, REUTERS, Aboriginal, Australian, Stefica Nicol Bikes, Thomson
Locations:
Canberra, Australia, Sydney SYDNEY, Sydney, Torres, Melbourne, Perth, Beach