Referendums are difficult to pass in the country, with only eight of 44 succeeding since 1901.
More than five million Australians have already voted at early polling centres, overseas, or through postal votes in the Voice to Parliament referendum.
Doors to polling booths open at 8am local time in Sydney, Melbourne, and Perth, although more than five million people have already voted at early polling centres, overseas, or through postal votes. Voting is compulsory in Australia. Supporters of the proposal believe entrenching an Indigenous voice into the constitution would unite Australia and usher in a new era with its Indigenous people, who account for 3.8% of the population and, by most socioeconomic measures, are the most disadvantaged people in the country.
Online misinformation gained traction and a lacklustre campaign in support of “Yes” failed to inspire.
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