Four key factors explain the steady gains for the No side in the contest between a positive but woolly message for the Voice and the sharp and negative warnings against change.
Add articles to your saved list and come back to them any time.There is a convincing winner in the opening phase of the official campaign on the Indigenous Voice – and it is not Anthony Albanese or his Yes23 allies as they struggle to persuade Australians to vote for change.
Albanese puts on a brave face and says he believes Australians will vote for a positive change. At the same time, the obvious Labor tactic is to unload on Opposition Leader Peter Dutton and brand him a liar who spreads fear and division.So the plans are underway for a potential defeat. Labor has a message ready for the morning after October 14: blame Dutton for wrecking reform. And the Coalition message? Blame Albanese for dividing the country.
This means the reasons for the success of the No case – and some honesty about the failures of the Yes side – are crucial when the referendum is yet to be decided. Yes, Langton was right: some campaigners are peddling a fear that is based on racism and even a quick glance online can reveal posts that are explicit, unashamed racism.
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