Australians will be a step closer to the Indigenous Voice to Parliament referendum next month as postal vote applications open.
Voting in the referendum is compulsory, and failure to do so may result in fines.
Indigenous Leader Noel Pearson is seen with YES23 supporters during the Goolwal Goolwal Feast in Brisbane.Pearson told ABC's Insiders on Sunday: "I just don't believe when the hand of friendship and reconciliation is extended from Indigenous people that at the end of the day, their love will be unrequited."
Opposition Leader Peter Dutton has pledged to hold a second referendum if the upcoming vote fails, and should the coalition be returned to power.
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