The Guardian
THE ugly outcome of the Voice referendum demands that we now ask, “Who are we really?”
By voting “no”, we have denied First Nations people an enshrined right to speak to power about matters that directly affect their lives. What sorts of people do that to their fellow Australians?
Those who peddled a dishonest and dishonourable no case have much to answer for.
I am deeply ashamed of the outcome of the referendum and grief-stricken for all Aboriginal people who had every right to expect better.
Janet Field
Swan Hill
