Support for a proposal to amend Australia's constitution to enshrine recognition of Indigenous people has edged higher, according to a poll published on Tuesday, although most voters intend to reject the change in a referendum now underway.

Support for Australian Indigenous recognition up slightly with vote underway

Australians will vote in a referendum on 14 October 2023 to constitutionally recognise its Indigenous people by establishing a representative body responsible for providing non-binding advice to the parliament.

What is Australia's Indigenous Voice to Parliament referendum? Here's all you need to know about the proposal

On Tuesday, indigenous residents of the low-lying Australian island of Torres Strait filed a landmark lawsuit against the Australian government. The lawsuit is aimed at forcing the government to take steps to protect the islanders from climate change, by imposing deeper cuts on carbon emissions so as to combat the climate crisis.

Australian indigenous islanders file lawsuit against government, demand climate action

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Support for Australian Indigenous recognition up slightly with vote underway

What is Australia's Indigenous Voice to Parliament referendum? Here's all you need to know about the proposal

Australian indigenous islanders file lawsuit against government, demand climate action