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People arrive at a voting centre for the Indigenous Voice to Parliament referendum in Melbourne, October 2, 2023
VOTING began in Australia today morning in a referendum that could enshrine a constitutional mechanism for indigenous people to advise parliament on policies that affect their lives.
Voting is compulsory in Australia and some 98 per cent of eligible voters have signed up to cast their ballots on the Indigenous Voice to Parliament referendum.
Early voting began in four states or territories today, and the remaining four will vote today after observing a public holiday.
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