GENEVA, Switzerland– The United Nations human rights chief on Tuesday said he was 'deeply disappointed' that Australians had roundly rejected greater rights for Indigenous citizens in a referendum.
GENEVA, Switzerland– The United Nations human rights chief on Tuesday said he was"deeply disappointed" that Australians had roundly rejected greater rights for Indigenous citizens in a referendum.
"I am deeply disappointed at the missed opportunity to officially recognise Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Peoples in Australia's constitution and give them a greater voice alongside the country's parliament," Turk said in a statement. He called for reconciliation for all Australians in a climate devoid of"hate, racism and fear-mongering", the statement said.
"While this particular referendum may have failed, the issues that it sought to address will not fade," said Turk.