The campaign for an Indigenous Voice to Parliament is firing up and mass marches have taken place across the country in support of the Yes campaign, following controversial comments about colonialisation.
"I am almost crying," she told a Melbourne rally on Sunday.
"My people share their voices for eight years less than non-Indigenous Australians on average," she said. "We expect tens of thousands of Australians will come together at over 40 walks in all states and territories to back a successful referendum on 14 October," he said ahead of the events on Sunday.
Federal minister Bill Shorten said it was important the debate heads back to the basics and arguments are focused on the changes to the constitution before Australians.
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