The first Newspoll of the year has revealed a majority of Australians support a change to the Constitution, despite some fearing it will 'divide' the nation.
The Newspoll, which was conducted for The Australian and released on the eve of parliament resuming, showed 56 per cent of voters were in favour of the change, with 37 per cent against the proposal.
Stream more on politics with Flash. 25+ news channels in 1 place. New to Flash? Try 1 month free. Offer ends 31 October, 2023The main reason behind the support for the Voice is the belief that it would enable Aboriginal and Torres Strait Island people to have a say on policies that affect their lives as well as ensuring their views are heard in Parliament.
Despite a majority in polling, the similar level of “strong support” for the Yes case as the 1999 failed referendum for a republic suggests the Albanese Government will still have to convince more voters to get the change across the line.
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