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A special vote is taking place in Australia this weekend asking people whether Australia's constitution should be changed. The referendum seeks to create a body called the Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Voice, which would allow Australia’s Indigenous communities to advise the government on issues that impact their lives.

Tiffanie Turnbull, a BBC reporter based in Sydney, explains how the referendum came about, why people are campaigning for and against it, and how it has stoked racism and tension.

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Presenters: William Lee Adams with Tiffanie Turnbull
Producers: Alex Rhodes and Maria Clara Montoya
Editors: Verity Wilde and Simon Peeks

Published on Friday, 13th October 2023.

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