Referendum
Report
Detailed analysis of the 2023 Voice to Parliament Referendum and related social and political attitudes
In order to support an informed discussion about the Voice referendum and its aftermath, the Australian National University collected a detailed survey immediately following the referendum (the October 2023 Australian Constitutional Referendum Study (ACRS)/ANUpoll) from a broadly representative sample of over 4,000 adult Australians. This research report outlines the findings.
Report
Is content over- or under-moderated in the Voice referendum debate?
This research explored whether content relating to the Voice referendum in Australia was over- or under-moderated on TikTok, Facebook and X and if it displayed political bias. No political bias was detected, but misinformation was substantially under-moderated across all three platforms.
Report
Better outcomes and value for money with a seat at the table
The Lowitja Institute has identified significant economic benefits for Australia, including the potential for up to $10 billion-a-year savings in health, from a constitutionally embedded Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Voice to Parliament.
Report
Foundations for belonging 2023
This research builds on three earlier phases of 'Foundations for belonging', published from 2020 to 2022. This report presents findings from exploratory research conducted in early 2023 focused on refugees’ understanding and engagement with First Nations issues and histories in Australia.
Briefing paper
An Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Voice to Parliament: why it matters to Australia’s Indo-Pacific relationships
The Albanese Government’s proposal to hold a referendum to enshrine a Voice for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples in the Australian Constitution has sparked intense domestic debate. This paper seeks to provide a perspective on the level of international interest in the referendum, and how the result of the vote may be interpreted by...