Australia to hold referendum in October to recognize Indigenous people

Australia will hold a historic referendum on October 14 to decide whether to amend their constitution to recognize the country's Indigenous people—Aboriginals and Torres Strait Islanders—and establish an Indigenous advisory committee called the "Voice to Parliament." Prime Minister Anthony Albanese announced the date for the referendum on Wednesday, saying, "Every Australian will have a once-in-a-generation chance to bring our country together," and urged all Australians to vote yes.