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More than half of Australians oppose Indigenous panel in constitution, poll shows

A poll has shown that more than half of Australians would reject the inclusion of an Indigenous advisory panel in the constitution. Support for a "Voice to Parliament" continues to slide, with only 38% of voters intending to support it. The referendum is set to take place on October 14th, and national majority of votes as well as majority of votes in at least four states are required for the constitution to be changed.

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