Referendum 2023 Results: The Voice Referendum Defeated

[@jennig8824]

We could have built 2 hospitals for indigenous communities with the money spent on this referendum 😢

[@jackiebonhomme107]

Why should they have seperate hospitals?😅

[@teatree6228]

Money gone to mates

[@templeofthegods]

But are hospitals the right thing for those scattered communities? If only we had a group of ppl from those communities, with the knowledge of what's needed and the trust of those ppl that could make helpful recommendations about how to stop wasting all that money. 😕🙁

[@PeterKhan-s2g]

More like the federal government when Labor are in power of pointless wasting vital money for resources the whole people of Australia can benefit from

[@spider8050]

Time now to Audit all Aboriginal Organisations, Committees, Land Groups, Welfare Centres etc and put the $ where it was intended!

[@shanesummers1458]

As an aboriginal Australian I see it dividing the country instead of helping

[@Deafmandalor]

Same here Bunji! Voted No for I don’t think it’ll do anything but divide further!

[@johnnolang3734]

I voted NO for that reason. To really help, if they had asked to just remove sec 25 and sec 51(xxvi), I would have voted YES. Race, religion, culture, background, gender or any distinction between one group of PEOPLE or another have nothing at all to do with the constitution.

[@MiraSubieGirl]

I am a Russian who came to Australia at 14... It sickened me hearing about this, im SO glad Aus did not cave in to nonsense. Every Aussie is equal and free!

[@lithgowlights859]

As an Australian who's ancestors came as convicts, I totally agree. I see you, an Aboriginal Australian, no more or no less Australian than me - we are both Australians, and the moment you start having parliamentary influence, special rules or dare I say it racism based on your heritage then it is a sad day for Australia. What was done in the past was terrible, but I have always seen skin color, heritage, gender and sexuality as nothing more than a part of who any person is, and I will treat every person the same no matter who they are. The more people who think this way, the better our society will be

[@Rexy888]

Too bad they wasted 350million of hardworking Aussie's taxes on this shows how out of touch politicians are.

[@deniseorourke7235]

We have spoken..loudly and clearly and politicians need to respect that the people don’t want to be divided legally or ethically

[@kric3900]

I don’t understand how this divides legally or ethically

[@zbazza6978z]

​@@kric3900giving extra privilege to a group of people further divides the population.

[@robertholland7558]

@@kric3900then why should you have a voting right? I don’t wish to be governed by governments elect by folks who do not understand what they are voting for!

[@elmanaro]

@@zbazza6978zjust like the white Australia policy

[@jukesy.7812]

​@@zbazza6978zextra privelage? 💀😭

[@joshuaankers1383]

Not one person on there representing the no vote... This vote would have been absolutely destroyed without all the support from media and corporations. Even with all this one sided garbage, the Aussie people said NO. Well done Australia!

[@LifeOfLevi]

I feel bad for the people who didn’t see through it…

[@tauIrrydah]

Well done on voting for cowardice and the status quo.

[@LifeOfLevi]

@@tauIrrydah haha now now dont be a sore loser 🤣

[@jeonjunggukseomma_2.097]

Agreed lol 🤩😊

[@chriskelly9476]

I was on the yes bandwagon until I saw a youtube video where Aboriginal people in remote communities were interviewed about the Voice and many had never even heard of it. One person said 'No one's asked us what we want or need' and someone else asked where the billions of dollars allocated to Aboriginal affairs is going because their community hasn't seen a cent. That video swung it for me. From yes to no in ten minutes.

[@awesomeideas8950]

isn't that the very reason to vote yes- others decide for the Indigenous people?

[@senseiSinclair]

@@awesomeideas8950 The yes wouldn't have actually changed anything for those in that situation. There is nothing in what was presented that would show this benefits those in real need.

[@samiirrrr]

No one's asked us what we want or need' -> this was exactly why an Aboriginal advisory was being added to the parliament you dum dum. So that Aboriginal voice could be heard by the parliament.

[@andraser7]

@@awesomeideas8950others were going to decide for them again how they could have a voice and what it meant. Patriarchy at its best again. Let them decide what they want, not non aboriginals telling them again. They should have been recognised in the constitution tonight, but politicians managed to muddle the water with a non binding voice that wasn’t even worked out. I could not support that. With a very heavy heart. And I hate it.

[@SilverSixpence888]

@@samiirrrr The aboriginal voice IS heard in Parliament. The problem lies in the billions of dollars that are not reaching those in need.

[@nathanbedford9178]

Just goes to show that no matter if Government and Multinationals tell us what to think and throw billions of dollars at its promotion, people still can think for themselves and have a healthy level of distrust.

[@Sem5626]

lol oh the irony...

[@leoleo6692]

They're probably going to try to import more and more replacements, it's a constant pressure. This result will just make them more keen for the replacement. Among other things.

[@grantc61]

More specifically, unable to educate themselves and have an unhealthy level of ignorance.

[@steveprice7038]

Except when most of the country remained quiet,bent over and got vaccinated

[@Sem5626]

@@steveprice7038 almost as if that was the right thing to do lol

[@Judithleaver]

Double majority., I would say that the majority of Australians including Aboriginals did not want a divided country. Well done for supporting an Australia that all are one !👏👏

[@Sem5626]

how embarassing

[@L0U1SE]

@@Sem5626why is it embarrassing!?

[@leviwallace9647]

@@Sem5626too bad, the people have spoken. Your lies have been detected and rejected

[@frankensteinfpv]

Amen!!

[@bradleybarnett9545]

​​​@@L0U1SEFirst the Republic & now this. Australia lying to itself again.

[@Judithleaver]

The NO vote is a great result for uniting Australia.

[@haydencantthink]

There's so many reasons to vote no (as someone who voted yes). Division via race is not one of them. We're already divided by race in this country to the detriment of First Nation's peoples, if successful this voice to parliament could help those indigenous communities that desperately need it. Unfortunately, Albo has presented as with a $20 million idea and hasn't told how it will work... that's the best reason no voters have imo and a pretty valid one at that

[@harrysollmer1644]

Most Australia is foreigners

[@mistersmacky]

@@haydencantthink "First Nations"? They were small groups of stoneage nomads with no permanent settlements and no written history, they couldn't even boil water.

[@allananderson949]

​@@haydencantthinkFirst Nations? Are you talking about North American Indians?

[@noone6037]

​@@allananderson949not very bright are you..

[@brentonweidenhofer1340]

Yes I'm aboriginal and totally against this wicked adgenda

[@NatalieAnne22]

We love you and are so sorry for how these corporate f wits have treated and disrespected you in the past. We really are ONE now our way not the governments.

[@ch-qb7zr]

Your literally a white person named Brenton weidenhofer

[@dennraeh]

im aboriginal too, this is literally division, why are they separating aboriginal people from everyone else in australia? it makes me feel like they treat us like aliens from another world who need to be shown peace. 💀

[@dennraeh]

@@ch-qb7zr how would you know

[@ch-qb7zr]

@@dennraeh weidenhofer is a German last name

[@marvinmartinsYT]

This is not a “no” to reconciliation. This is a No to division.

[@GameFuMaster]

imagine trying to make all this progress about anti-racial discrimination... to then say we should have special privileges for people of certain racial/ancestral backgrounds...

[@robertaustralia1196]

@@GameFuMaster well europeans have recieved special privileges in this country since they have arrived. That's why it's racism because europeans don't want to see us enjoy the same privileges as them. They were ok with laws that punished us but can't stand to see any that help our people build like europeans have ....It's not about divide it's about putting our issues to parliment because only we know our issues europeans don't know what we go through and they could never understand.

[@ancientwisdom-ty4nb]

How? This is a genuine question.

[@GameFuMaster]

@@robertaustralia1196 yes, they had laws which targeted the natives... now they're gone. You must tell me how "Europeans" have special privileges that Asians, Blacks, Hispanics or other non-white people don't.

[@bradleybarnett9545]

​@@GameFuMasterderr

[@billjohns1306]

I voted No and I didn't listen to anything Dutton said. I didn't need to. This was doomed from the start due to a shady, confusing proposition. It's a sad day and one Man is responsible....Albanese.

[@solarmaru49]

He does need to answer for the bruising he has caused

[@DEPORTER_SUPPORTER]

He's a disgrace

[@agentorange3117]

I'm aboriginal and glad this didn't happen, we want to be part of this great country and people, not have a greater divide. What a waste of time, resources and $ that could have went to greater use. Simply a distraction from the real issues of our current situations in Australia, cost of living, health, education etc.

[@macdad3758]

This has given me hope that Australians haven’t given up on everything that makes this country great

[@grantc61]

I strongly suspect you're clueless in many of your beliefs.

[@browndog4299]

@@grantc61wake up please…

[@ReginaldGuivarra]

Surely you jest - Australia will remain so divided for generations to come. You were a part of the problem, not part of a solution.

[@TotalWater-d2o]

​@@ReginaldGuivarra If Australia remains divided it will be as a result of the Government backing Aboriginal separatist policies and continuing to bankroll the existence of isolated Aboriginal communities. YOU were a part of the problem, not part of a solution.

[@TotalWater-d2o]

​@@grantc61 I think the 'No' voters have logical, principled and pragmatic reasons for how they voted and that all you have is wishful thinking and vacuous platitudes.

[@AKA001]

3.3% of Australians are indigenous. 4.8% of federal parliamentarians are indigenous. Indigenous people have a voice a very powerful one. Each time an indigenous parliamentarian steps outside Parliament House the media makes sure we hear them. Over $30 billion per year is spent on indigenous affairs. And there is no one disputing or arguing that. Free healthcare, education and other affirmative action are already very effective for indigenous people. We will have an indigenous PM soon and this won’t be opposed either. We are one and we are many… let’s keep it that way.

[@BigAl53750]

YES! I would vote for Warren Mundine or Jacinta Price in a heartbeat! Two very eloquent and reasonable people who tell the truth. That is rare in the political landscape of today.

[@NunYa-m4h]

So it sounds like things are very unfair right now and that's what needs fixing, instead of making things more unfair with the voice.

[@NakaidaBeauzec]

As long as the indigenous prime minister IS JACINTA PRICE

[@enterpassword3313]

​@@deepalakshmi5890thats such a naive way of looking at the world

[@mattfrancis8826]

@@deepalakshmi5890and whose land do you live on? It isn’t yours. It was conquered at some stage…

[@lestaylor6845]

Thank you to all true Aussies for voting NO well done, see you later dribbling Albo.

[@henrieecen2938]

From my own experience so little grace is shown to those who may differ to ourselves.

[@SilverSixpence888]

@@henrieecen2938 Divisive racists don't deserve grace.

[@chrisking6874]

Shows how out of touch the government is with the people

[@petterdddes1444]

not surprised. Look how the government deals with the overpricing housing market; you can tell why they never understand what Australians need.

[@zolarczakl6815]

So proud of my nation for not enshrining racial division in the constitution! Well done everyone.

[@jeylful]

Agreed!

[@ch-qb7zr]

Well done white "Australia"

[@edithflood631]

@@ch-qb7zrWe can’t take all the credit. The Outback and isolated indigenous communities helped. But the lion’s share of the burden was taken by the genius that decided to try to hide the treaty and reparations stages from the Australian public. Anthony whatisname?

[@g0rtt]

how is it racial division? Like genuinely confused know nothing abt it

[@k.vn.k]

@@g0rtt imagine one race to have its own constitutional within Australian government.

[@paulaka7]

Now that this is over, we need an independent audit into where has all the money been going, we want to know everything.

[@juneallan4903]

Grubs take it.catch them out.

[@liamgross7217]

That’s exactly what we need, to ensure the money gets to where it’s needed.

[@Mr101beers]

Australians reject Apartheid laws dividing people by race.

[@AmongUs-sy5ct]

Australia has already had apartheid type laws lol

[@haydencantthink]

There's so many reasons to vote no (as someone who voted yes). Division via race is not one of them. We're already divided by race in this country to the detriment of First Nation's peoples, if successful this voice to parliament could help those indigenous communities that desperately need it. Unfortunately, Albo has presented as with a $20 million idea and hasn't told how it will work... that's the best reason no voters have imo and a pretty valid one at that

[@JazzAUPH]

@@haydencantthink Why do you think we need YES to win in order to help indigenous people? What do you propose that could help that is not covered / will not be covered if the YES vote loses? Is there anything in the current set up of the constitution that is preventing Australia to help the indigenous people?

[@MiraSubieGirl]

@@haydencantthink Oh I finished reading... apologies... very sensible take of yours.

[@allananderson949]

​@@AmongUs-sy5ctwe're all glad that you approve of them😢

[@kizombeiro8130]

The idea that Yes politicians and Yes Aboriginals speak for all Australians including all Aboriginals is pure arrogance. Righteous persistence with that mindset is pernicious.

[@barbeeska]

They're unbelievable narcissist types aren't they?

[@thoughtstricken8579]

I have to say I think the reporting is quite bias. If you want to know why Australians have voted no then perhaps you should start by asking the ones who voted no, not the ones who voted yes.

[@robertaustralia1196]

Shows that europeans are easily manipulated we were only speaking on indigenous issues to parliment .... i ask you this what does a european or a european politicians thats a millionaire know about the issues that affect our people? Nothing by they are the ones making the policies that affect us hugely and benefit europeans.

[@phillipbyrnes2885]

So as I saw so many celebrities telling us to vote yes that was it for me voted NO

[@tauIrrydah]

You mean like how a conservative thinks.

[@justhadtosay680]

Australian voters saw the lies!! Congratulations to the aboriginal community that didn't want this referendum!! Stay unified Australia!!

[@1977ajax]

Just saw Mayo blaming it all on No campaign 'lies'. That level of hypocrisy would choke most people, but he managed it easily.

[@ReginaldGuivarra]

Make Australia Great Again you reckon?

[@dawnferris9611]

People are so on to it. Well done Australia.

[@tauIrrydah]

Well done on voting for cowardice and the status quo.

[@schlookie]

@@tauIrrydah it's you who is the cowad.

[@crazysithslave]

This is the first common sense thing to happen in Australia for years!

[@netinstallation8133]

what Australians want is an audit on the billions of dollars spent for so many years???????

[@TheN9nth]

@@deepalakshmi5890 No land on Earth is currently occupied by it's original peoples. All lands have changed hands multiple times. If you are on a crusade to help natives, you will have to use the same rhetoric for every single country on Earth, even your own.

[@NineLivesburra]

First an audit of the billions spent over the past 20+ years, then ensuring that money in the future goes to the places it is needed and not into the pockets of the elites

[@kierangillespie1341]

Totally agree

[@Ray-wm8dz]

​@@deepalakshmi5890Australia belongs to Australians of every race and heritage. It does not belong to only one race

[@netinstallation8133]

@@TheN9nthI’m talking about tax dollars not land I know land has been through multiple owners

[@watchingwaiting9066]

A 'No' vote represents a rejection of a divisive mechanism. It is not a rejection of unity for all Australians, nor is it a rejection of first Australians. We are one, we are many, I am, you are, We are Australian!

[@inozuke281]

It’s a shame that politicians like Dumbanese didn’t have his reading glasses on when looking at our national anthem to see how much it brings us together not divide us

[@SilverSixpence888]

@@inozuke281 It seems he didn't have them on when presented with the Uluru statement either - couldn't see those other 25 pages...

[@inozuke281]

@@SilverSixpence888 exactly

[@PeterKhan-s2g]

Absolutely 💯 true

[@lithgowlights859]

That one view with the only yes location says it all - Canberra are so out of touch with the rest of Australia and it shows. We are ALL Australian, some of our ancestry goes back just years, some generations and some thousands of years, but we are all the same, Australians.

[@markcroydon3195]

YES! We have said NO. NO to racism, NO to division, NO to the "Voice" and YES to equality.

[@naughtylittleslag]

BIG UP TO YOU @NAUGHTYLITTLESLAG YOU SAIDF WHAT WE WERE ALL THINKING

[@haydencantthink]

There's so many reasons to vote no (as someone who voted yes). Division via race is not one of them. We're already divided by race in this country to the detriment of First Nation's peoples, if successful this voice to parliament could help those indigenous communities that desperately need it. Unfortunately, Albo has presented as with a $20 million idea and hasn't told how it will work... that's the best reason no voters have imo and a pretty valid one at that

[@LogicCaster]

@@haydencantthink HARD WORK AND EDUCATION will help them. Nothing else.

[@Ray-wm8dz]

​@@LogicCasterYes. It's up to them to take personal self-responsibility for their own life outcomes like the rest of us do each and every day. Hard work and working smart will bring positive results. They are our equal and can compete with us equally in all things.

[@tuureimmonen8979]

@@LogicCaster This is very unethical, no matter which struggling group we are speaking of. Sometimes people need a helping hand.

[@moodyriver6673]

I am so proud of my country, it never ceases to amaze me.

[@joebloggs6131]

Who says it's your country?

[@moodyriver6673]

@@joebloggs6131 I did Joe, about eleven hours ago.

[@TotalWater-d2o]

@@joebloggs6131 Australia as a nation is a first-world, democratic society based on Liberalist principles, specifically British Liberalist principles.

[@joebloggs6131]

@@TotalWater-d2o That's not what I was saying, but anyway... any more unrelated useless information to share with us?

[@schlookie]

@@joebloggs6131 I do. It's our country.

[@martinburman8421]

Maybe, just maybe the Federal Government might now start to treat ALL Australians respectfully and try to know far better what ALL Australians want and believe in.

[@enterpassword3313]

Hahaha thats funny

[@browndog4299]

Would be nice but….

[@damienware3545]

The Prime Minister should resign.

[@Bevtone]

Why?

[@horationelson57]

Indeed, Albasleazey, the failed prime monster

[@foleymark4563]

Absolutely, and just pathetic at that!

[@davechappy6478]

He will soon I will say in about 3 hours and he will take his pension to the bank

[@AZ.BOT.]

Well I'm a liberal voter but no I don't think he should resign.

[@pczarn]

Great news, NO to divisive racists proposition - Anthony Albanese should resign.

[@haydencantthink]

There's so many reasons to vote no (as someone who voted yes). Division via race is not one of them. We're already divided by race in this country to the detriment of First Nation's peoples, if successful this voice to parliament could help those indigenous communities that desperately need it. Unfortunately, Albo has presented as with a $20 million idea and hasn't told how it will work... that's the best reason no voters have imo and a pretty valid one at that

[@lukepittle8961]

@@haydencantthinkhave you lived and worked in indigenous communities?

[@horationelson57]

Albasleazey should indeed

[@Jamestrent9]

Yes hes the one dividing the Nation!

[@Cust0mBuilder]

@@lukepittle8961 Well I live in Cairns which is close enough I guess. Dozens of car theft every night, youth crime out of control. Take one look at Alice Springs and the little thugs roaming the streets at night; why would anyone want to live in an indigenous community? Which was completely paid by tax payers...

[@theflyingdropbear2009]

the yes campaign has no one to blame but themselves, they expected us to buy a product, before the product was ever created.

[@aidancoutts2341]

It was because the creation was meant to be a collaborative process across party lines once the vote went through to alleviate half the fears and concerns the no voters had anyway. They wanted the structure to be flexible to the concerns of the elected government so that future problems could be fixed if they arised. The opposition exploited their ability to change things in the future to make the voice seem half baked despite the endorsement by top law experts.

[@n1kobefan]

@@aidancoutts2341you lost. Get over it :)

[@Ray-wm8dz]

​@@aidancoutts2341We just wanted the same rights and voice the first persons were going to get but no other race would get an extra voice so NO

[@haydencantthink]

@@aidancoutts2341 This is actually an insightful perspective. For weeks I was wondering why critical details weren't be discussed by Albo and Labor but it makes sense for this to be a flexible process. The only problem is that even if the vote were to ever succeed, this constant political battle would continue to rage on to the detriment of the Voice's potential

[@JazzAUPH]

@@aidancoutts2341 What opportunity that is available to ordinary Australians that is NOT available to the indigenous people? What actual help they really need that will not be available if YES loses? Do we have to have the YES vote to win in order to act on the inequities?

[@rosshilton]

Where is Albo? He just spent $360 million on this and it failed - due to lack of information. And now he scuttles off home and avoids the result. He needs to go.

[@PeterKhan-s2g]

No it costed $450 million for this

[@SanDan3rdDan]

Thank you fellow Aussies, my daughters have a slightly brighter future now.

[@gusv8]

Democracy at its best

[@charlesyateschalfant]

What a waste of money, especially since it was a given it would fail. Australia doesn't need more division, nor does it need the labour party to be the all powerful party that can't be defeated; that was one of the main reasons behind this.

[@animefan7424]

If we don’t need more division can we ban Sky “News”

[@michaelv9833]

2% should not be pushing the agenda for the other 98%

[@MrSeanMDolan]

That 2% used to be 100%.

[@falconmclenny7284]

​@MrSeanMDolan and now they aren't. Welcome to Australia mate.

[@James-kd7dc]

​@@MrSeanMDolan That 2% pushing for it more than likely not even aboriginal 😂

[@Legion617]

@@MrSeanMDolan That 2% already has quite a massive amount of influence at to how politics in Australia works, what more do you want.

[@Ryanlexz]

​@@MrSeanMDolanI don't think aboriginals population is that massive before the british arrive

[@elizabethmatraszek630]

BRAVO AUSTRALIANS. NO IS THE ANSWERS

[@TraderBrando]

Thomas Mayo - 3:25 Thats why we voted NO. You don't want to listen to the people.

[@kiandrah8517]

Australians are clearly not divided. Ignore the voice of the people on this, and every other topic, at your own peril.

[@CP-pt1ot]

Did you see the numbers? Did you hear the name calling?

[@smilygriffin1144]

I'd say it's divided, most of the places were pretty close to 50 50

[@stevespacek8893]

The thing to take from all this- and I struggle every day to see why after all this time, this is not patently obvious- whenever you see gov offering to help the people, in any way, shape or form- and especially in these times- if you take their offer at face value, it is at your own peril.

[@TheMonk72]

​@@smilygriffin1144actually not. Most places were 60% no.

[@christophergame7977]

Canberra shows that it is against the Australian people, as if we didn't already know that.

[@GenZedsMother]

No, it shows where the intelligent critical thinkers live.

[@haydenmorton9725]

@@GenZedsMother NOT IN THE ACT...

[@GenZedsMother]

@@haydenmorton9725 They certainly do. You only have to look at the crime rate statistics to know that. Australia ranks 3rd in the world for stimulant consumption so it’s obvious Australians aren’t as bright as you think.

[@julesnagbunga1204]

I know Canberra well. It's where most live in rarified air where they, like you, actually think they are more intelligent than the rest of us! You're not!

[@christophergame7977]

@LegaliseItTaxItRegulateIt If I understand you, you are saying that the intelligent critical thinkers live in Canberra?

[@benlisle4563]

As Bob Hawke famously said; "The country always gets it right"

[@animefan7424]

No they dont

[@alexisc4922]

​@animefan7424 yes they do. It's called majority rules

[@animefan7424]

@@alexisc4922 just because the majority agree on something doesn’t make it right

[@julienfroidevaux1143]

​@@animefan7424Not long ago the majority where pro slavery .

[@Moon62118]

@@animefan7424 neither does saying that .. go back to your cartoons

[@BigFerg-hf6uv]

Sorry Thomas Mayo but the country has spoken and you do need to listen.

[@crissyviolatzis5586]

I see that as ignorance and lack of respect from Thomas Mayo.

[@divergentone777]

We are ONE. We are ALL Australian and we refuse to be divided, put into boxes and labelled

[@SatpalVerma000]

You have occupied their land, you ought to compensate for it

[@musemellow]

@@SatpalVerma000 haven't we apologised, show our respects, and paid enough already and will continue to do so for the rest of our lives through taxation even without the referendum? Even though not all of us came from the Great Britain and had nothing to do with the invasion. What else do you want from the non-aboriginals as “compensation” other than moving out of the country?

[@divergentone777]

@@SatpalVerma000 Excuse me? What would you know? I have Aboriginal heritage, yet I don't claim privilege. I am proud of our cultural diversity and like the house I live in and the car I drive

[@GenZedsMother]

@@divergentone777that’s such a kindergarten level of thinking, it’s embarrassing.

[@TheN9nth]

@@GenZedsMother You are literally insulting the same person you claim to be helping. Go figure.

[@Moon62118]

No breach of trust has occurred .. This was only a no to differentiated citizenship .. Honestly, where would it end?

[@theoutsider8745]

It would likely end with Australia getting carved up for an Indigenous separatist state that would probably be economically dependent on the rest of the Australian nation they separated from. A never ending problem basically.

[@Moon62118]

@@theoutsider8745 Haha, the ACT judging by the outcome

[@Revverd]

I call on the project panel to resign.

[@chumpcity4388]

We are all Australians. I'm glad this failed, it seemed to just want the government to divide people by race unnecessarily.

[@animefan7424]

Sky news already does that

[@haydencantthink]

There's so many reasons to vote no (as someone who voted yes). Division via race is not one of them. We're already divided by race in this country to the detriment of First Nation's peoples, if successful this voice to parliament could help those indigenous communities that desperately need it. Unfortunately, Albo has presented as with a $20 million idea and hasn't told how it will work... that's the best reason no voters have imo and a pretty valid one at that

[@GenZedsMother]

@@haydencantthinkHow many times can you cut and paste the same answer under every comment? Your username gives you away H.

[@robertaustralia1196]

@@animefan7424 if this was fair and just system we lived in us indigenous mob could sue sky news for the lies they have told about our people.

[@massivechafe]

Yeah based, I love first nations as much as the next guy, but they should be treated as equals without any special advantages

[@haydencantthink]

There's so many reasons to vote no (as someone who voted yes). Division via race is not one of them. We're already divided by race in this country to the detriment of First Nation's peoples, if successful this voice to parliament could help those indigenous communities that desperately need it. Unfortunately, Albo has presented as with a $20 million idea and hasn't told how it will work... that's the best reason no voters have imo and a pretty valid one at that

[@plasmo942]

My sister has aboriginal friends. she works at childcare so she has an aboriginal aunty coming in to talk to the children about aboriginal culture. Her friends mob, the auntie‘s mob, they all voted no. Everyone I know voted no mostly because we asked the question to the aboriginal people in our lives ‘what are you voting? What do you want?’ The other part was through our own research. (or lack of information for yes)

[@dinoblacklane1640]

The only person I know that voted yes, out of all my friend, family, and work colleges Was an ultra, radical, "Everything is the patriarchy fault" feminist

[@hoptoads]

So the yes campaign won't accept the democratic result. In their own words, they'll keep going until they get their way. Wasters, the lot of them.

[@MACHINArebirth]

Exactly!

[@jimtekkit]

Isn't it funny that now they're blaming the No supporters for being too hard-headed!

[@Thors.hammer69420]

If they keep on trying, more and more people will getxsick of it and vote no more and more.

[@PeterKhan-s2g]

If you actually asked those individuals who wanted the yes to win how much are they willing to give remote communities from Mt Isa to Darwin in money to help their communities grow, watch the response

[@billw7000]

The lady in the jacket making excuses is not prepared to accept that it was rejected because people didn't agree with the premise.

[@jacquelinevlee2918]

Yes campaingers...it was all about the power, nothing to do with quality of aboriginal's lives. I am so glad to see united Australians

[@ReginaldGuivarra]

Tell it to the blacks living in dereliction and poverty out in the real world. I'm one of them and witness the carnage every other day,

[@myquestionaskingaccount3252]

How do we get our wasted $364mil back?

[@Muda15365]

our ex prime minister, Albo will pay 😎

[@jasonfranich5601]

Smashed it we must unite we are all Australians we are 1 and we are many we are all brothers and sisters we are all the same we all bleed red let go which does not serve Ego, hate, division, greed Always let love and light guide you not fear as love creates a world they can't control only love shall light your way only love shall set you free

[@juneallan4903]

Beautifully said.Go Aussie.

[@jasonfranich5601]

@@juneallan4903 Thank you my friend my brother most appreciated and grateful I'am most humbled 🙏we are all blessed keep your spirits high as more challenges await united we stand divided we fall peace be with you and all

[@k.vn.k]

Every Australian including the first always has a voice. This Yes campaign prove that we will always reject any attempts to divide us. We are one, but we are many And from all the lands on earth we come We'll share a dream and sing with one voice "I am, you are, we are Australian"

[@JohnDoe-bo5yk]

This song may start to mean something to me again, soon.

[@inozuke281]

It’s a shame PM albo doesn’t know the full national anthem like he does the “Uluṟu statement”

[@ReginaldGuivarra]

The song gives you a false sense of security. We are not one, but we are many. My contempt for you all has multiplied tenfold. This will reverberate for generations to some.

[@kenjohn487]

Mayo is one of the reasons yes lost

[@alexisc4922]

The Mayo was laid on too thick

[@theragoooverlord5021]

Surprised he is not in the heartland fighting with the opposition with the idf

[@christinemitchell390]

My decision to vote no was based on research, not on what politicians decided. Personally, I wouldn't trust any politician to tie his own shoelaces, let alone take their advice on anything!

[@haydencantthink]

what research did you find?

[@QueenNebulaoftheCosmos]

Proud of you Christine, an awakened Australia is a united Australia

[@christinemitchell390]

There is lots of information available, NIAA eg, their policies are in line with the Voice policy. Consult with Aboriginal communities . @@haydencantthink

[@lynand2967]

What have the Europeans ever done for the Indigenous, apart from the sanitation.., medicine..., education.., wine.., public order.., irrigation.., roads.., the fresh water system and public health, what have the Colonisers ever done for us?

[@nosferatut9084]

Brought peace 😂😂😂.

[@vincentberg1069]

I believe we need to call Anthony Albanese to resign as Prime Minister and leader of labor party.

[@brunodrivel2487]

humiliating defeat state by state and overall. Albo is done.

[@ROSH1503]

The idea of constitutional recognition of First Nations people have been floating around since the late 90s, I don’t think this is something Albo just cooked up m8

[@brunodrivel2487]

@@ROSH1503 1967 idiginouse people were recognised in the constitution as australians wuth all the same rights as all auatralians. Same rights It dosent get any more equal than that. 56 years ago.

[@dalerobertson3740]

As someone who voted no, who knows those who voted yes. What mattered to me most was not their choice, but that it wouldn’t divide us. My sentiment remains the same in reference to this. Why be divided, when we can be one? Proud of Australia right now; with the majority. Hoping we can use this as a stepping stone forward. To set an example for a world that is currently struggling with division. May we remember that we are always stronger together… no matter what.

[@haydencantthink]

There's so many reasons to vote no (as someone who voted yes). Division via race is not one of them. We're already divided by race in this country to the detriment of First Nation's peoples, if successful this voice to parliament could help those indigenous communities that desperately need it. Unfortunately, Albo has presented as with a $20 million idea and hasn't told how it will work... that's the best reason no voters have imo and a pretty valid one at that

[@inozuke281]

Have you not read the Uluṟu statement in full (26 pages) than the one A4 paper sized document that albo was telling us he “read”? He knew what he was doing and didn’t care what the division was created between people

[@rceravolojnr]

​@haydencantthink you are clearly not thinking logically division via race was literally the bottom line of the voice it is a special privilege given only to a select group of people based solely on there heritage that is quite literally the definition of racism hence my NO vote

[@haydencantthink]

@@rceravolojnr The voice is to help Indigenous communities which are usually much worse off compared to non-indigenous communities. This isn't special privilege, this is just providing the support to disadvantaged communities. You're not thinking logically if you think we live in la la land where everyone has an equal opportunity

[@almcfly7407]

I think the clincher was when the pro hamas rally occurred at the Sydney Opera house, aboriginal flags were amongst those being waved in unison with the hamas, whilst the crowd were shouting "gas the jews". No attempt from the aboriginals to remove their alliance with hamas. A resounding NO vote sufficed.

[@sonorous8028]

Come on Victoria... i know it's hard for you, but please - make us proud! Join the rest of the country's common sense.

[@MACHINArebirth]

I don't know mate! I'm from Victoria and people happily stayed locked in their houses and lost their jobs and savings just because they were told to and still voted Andrews back in

[@jennyowen9412]

​@@MACHINArebirth true there are a lot of sheeples in Victoria. Still waking around the streets with their face nappies🤣

[@sonorous8028]

They've just called it - Vic votes No too.

[@maxt7525]

Albo must go ✅✅✅✅✅

[@Edward_Scissor_Feet]

Well done to the people of Australia that have stood up and voiced their opinion. A righteously vote of NO to a division of people based on race.

[@rubiesmilo7128]

What an absolute waste of millions of dollars. How many houses could have been built for the homeless? Shame on you Labor.

[@Birch37]

Embarrassing waste of Millions $$$$. Federal politicians must take a 10% pay cut

[@Judithleaver]

Peter Dutton United the country as did Jacinta Price ., what a great rest for Australia and unity . 👏👏

[@PeterKhan-s2g]

Jacinta Price is one of few indigenous people who actually go to the remote communities to see for herself. She's a inspiration to me and I think she deserves respect from all Australians

[@goldenautumn3073]

Well, as Mayo says it isn't over and they'll continue to fight, that is a straight-out denial of the statement that the Yes campaign, led by Alborigine, accepts the vote of the Australian people! None of these people should be allowed to influence Australians ANY LONGER on this subject! It's DONE!

[@crissyviolatzis5586]

my comment exactly

[@a1eszencia664]

So Thomas Mayo keeps saying Peter Dutton and the NO politicians have lied to the Australian people... can somebody here honestly list what was lied to us about?

[@nosferatut9084]

It's called projecting. Expect nothing else from Communists.

[@AndyJarman]

As usual, even with the funding from ALL the big corporations, even with the word Yes instead of the word Voice being used to promote one outcome, we ain't no bunnies.

[@haydenmorton9725]

Thanks for leaving the comments alone…let Australians have a Voice and not censor US!

[@thatsthejobbb8587]

First job going forward should be an audit on ALL funding to indigenous affairs. The money is and has been there. It's clearly being misappropriated and not going where it needs to be. Audit and Accountability!!

[@dark3031]

Even the wokest state of Victoria voted for "no", that's how crazy this referendum was. Or should we recognize ACT as the champ of wokeness?

[@CrazyKoala1990]

Everyone I know here in Belconnen (north Canberra) voted no so... I hope not!

[@TheMonk72]

​@@CrazyKoala1990Belconnen was only 38% No by final tally. Sorry, but your neighbours aren't as strongly on your side as you might think.

[@CrazyKoala1990]

@@TheMonk72 well I know I can't speak for everyone here of course. Alot of the uni students live here too.. that might have played a part?

[@whitemanriding]

And the salt flows . What a lovely day .

[@jamesdoe3713]

I'll put that salt in my coffee every morning with a smile :)

[@LAMBOTRAGIC]

Excellent news, well done Australia-now lets also leave the UN, WHO, WEF etc....

[@cristianodiscipleofchrist282]

absolutely!

[@becr9369]

Oh, wouldn't that be a perfect outcome

[@EdOeuna]

Common sense prevails. Now audit all those corporations and councils that are paid billions of dollars, and find out where all the money is going.

[@sumbodyzwatchin1]

Why did the reporter focus on getting 4 states as being the problem? Not a single state voted yes so far including Northern Territory and the majority nationally is still No. 4 states was the least of the problem. Take it out and it’s still a clear No. What very strange reporting.

[@AndyJarman]

Identity politics is behind all this. If it's a minority give it power, they think brown nosing minorities will win them a place in government. Well what about us? The majority ! We aren't without problems too.

[@ashmac4732]

Media’s corrupt.

[@yogeybogeybear3542]

Act did lol

[@sumbodyzwatchin1]

@@yogeybogeybear3542Lol, Ofcourse they did! They’re all the same government workers who put the Voice through to a referendum.

[@skozzi2845]

Yep - coping

[@chapmansbg]

Albo are you listening now? $360 million dollars later.

[@grogmonster4977]

The no vote didn't need the opposition to make up their mind, the yes vote did it all for them.

[@wimbobimbo940]

I voted Yes blindly and regretted it the next hours after learning more about it. But I'm so glad No has won the vote.

[@rajmather2350]

The majority of Australians have shown that they did not fall for incompetent Albos lies. 👏

[@AudioAlure]

What's an Albos?

[@krackastudios]

I think we should have a partition to put the bill on Albo’s debit card - after all, it was ‘his’ drunken purchase, not ours.

[@davidb3491]

Great work Australia!

[@wastedpotato4555]

77% no in QLD

[@amazonlife2609]

I want to see WA beat that number.

[@carolegustin345]

People with brains voted NO. Tine for a new election. Albo to resign

[@hakanl135]

Well done 👏🏼 , another nail into the coffin of wef and un agendas

[@simonbrereton8643]

What a waste of taxpayers money!! the government could of built a hospital or a school for what it cost to run this bulls&$t campaign 🤬

[@robbiebob6267]

It's all over!!!! & Thank goodness 🇭🇲 Thank you lord for the NO.

[@dennisferguson1029]

Well done Australia 😎🍺🇦🇺

[@becantonopoulos2604]

Aboriginal people now deserve an open accounting for the billion spent on aboriginal services that have spectacularly failed them, now that we are All united as equal Australians

[@BrettCaton]

What's the bet that there'll be a million mail in votes with YES all arriving at 3 in the morning?

[@longboy7]

lol

[@myquestionaskingaccount3252]

Joe Biden style

[@annies9689]

Big massive dumps?

[@Coleby12]

Joe biden will drop them off personally after he's done falling down the stairs 😂

[@myquestionaskingaccount3252]

@@Coleby12 *up the stairs

[@zilan_world]

Albo is a joke for Aussies, he and ALP must step down.

[@grahamtrigwell3042]

Jesus that makes man hating Wong the Witch PM

[@FactBuffet]

The 2023 Voice referendum was defeated by a larger margin than the 1999 Republic referendum.

[@jamesnicholaswest7036]

We have adequate indigenous representation in parliament. $20 million wasted which could have been used for these people.

[@SandCoffeeRocks]

$20 million? The number for this referendum was $367 million…

[@solidscrod]

Yeah, we didn't codify literal systemic racism.

[@jerkywez1983]

Well done Australia 🇦🇺

[@Mr_RPE]

I think it was a lot more NO votes then what was presented

[@TraderBrando]

Well done Australians! Your Government thought that you would be distracted and not ask the important questions. Now how much did this poorly planned campaign cost your hard working people?