Voice defeat a relief to many in rural WA towns like Darkan, as others fear lasting impact
ABCThe resounding No vote in Western Australia has been met with relief by many who say it was a distraction that divided the country. Key points: Darkan was among many rural communities that recorded a strong No vote Many residents felt the Voice was not needed and divided the community Others fear it will have ramifications for reconciliation They now want a guarantee that money set aside for Indigenous communities is being spent to benefit those who need it most. The Wheatbelt town of Darkan was one of many rural communities where the No vote was much higher, with 87 per cent of the almost 200 voters against the Voice proposal. Why the Voice failed Photo shows A woman in a light blue shirt stands in front of a tree with an Indigenous flag painted into a knot Many Yes campaigners have gone into "mourning", joining a collective week of silence, but others are speaking publicly for the first time on the failures of the multi-million-dollar campaign. "It won't be a respectful relationship anymore, because the Aboriginal people have lost faith in white Australia," Dr Ellis said.
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