Yes supporters burst into tears as they learn the Voice referendum has failed: 'Just another deep wound to the blak soul'
1 year, 5 months ago

Yes supporters burst into tears as they learn the Voice referendum has failed: 'Just another deep wound to the blak soul'

Daily Mail  

Yes campaigners have reacted with tears, blame and fury upon the resounding defeat of the Voice to Parliament referendum. Yes campaigners have reacted with tears, blame and fury upon the resounding defeat of the Voice to Parliament referendum Tears in the crowd at the Yes23 official referendum function at Wests Ashfield Leagues Club as it became clear the referendum had no chance of being voted in Two women appear downcast as the results of the Voice to Parliament referendum came through About 9.30pm a furious two-page statement was shared on social media by the NSW Aboriginal Land Council and the Central Land Council vowing to take part a week of silence, including a media blackout, from Sunday. Yes23 Campaign director Dean Parkin looked deflated as he called the No campaign one of the 'biggest misinformation campaigns in Australia's history' The Yes camp was hoping for a shock win in the referendum even on Saturday morning A yes supporter looks on at the Inner West For Yes2023 Official Referendum Function at Wests Ashfield Leagues Club in Sydney Many Yes campaigners including First Nations people took to social media to express their sadness and grief. Indigenous actress Naarah Barnes shed tears in a moving post to her social media Tireless Yes campaigner Thomas Mayo said he was personally 'devastated' at the result but does not blame voters, but rather politicians. Indigenous Voice campaigner Thomas Mayo has blasted the No campaign as 'disgusting' Yes supporter at the Inner West For Yes2023 Official Referendum Function at Wests Ashfield Leagues Club on October 14 as Australia delivered a No result on the referendum Mr Mayo called Mr Albanese's decision to seek the referendum 'courageous' and said 'it's not his fault' the the Yes vote lost.

History of this topic

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