Megan Davis

Australia to hold Indigenous rights referendum on Oct 14

Published by Hurriyet on Wed, 08/30/2023 - 09:23

Australia will hold a historic Indigenous rights referendum on October 14, the prime minister said Wednesday, setting up a defining moment for the nation's relationship with Aboriginal minorities.

"On that day, every Australian will have a once-in-a-generation chance to bring our country together," Anthony Albanese said as he announced the date for the compulsory and binding vote.

Australia changes word in anthem to honor Indigenous people

Published by Hurriyet on Fri, 01/01/2021 - 08:20

Australia has changed one word in its national anthem to reflect what the prime minister called "the spirit of unity" and the country's Indigenous population.

Prime Minister Scott Morrison on New Year's Eve announced that the second line of the anthem, Advance Australia Fair, has been changed from "For we are young and free" to "For we are one and free."