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The generosity of spirit shown by NZ, Canada, Finland and some other countries towards their indigenous peoples shows that it is possible to both recognise them and listen to their voices. You open your ears and your heart. Not in Australia, apparently.
Leading No campaigner Nyunggai Warren Mundine has laid out what he thinks needs to happen to improve the quality of life for Indigenous Australians now the Voice to Parliament has been defeated.
Some Indigenous Australians are taking a "week of silence" to grieve the outcome of the vote, while others are already looking towards what happens next.