Support for the Indigenous Voice has fallen from 58% to 53% over the past month, according to an exclusive survey conducted by Resolve Strategic. The survey asked eligible voters about the government proposal to change the Constitution to recognise First Australians by establishing the Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Voice. When asked a “yes or no” question akin to the referendum on the exact wording planned by the government, 53% support the change but 47% are opposed. The survey confirms a slide in support for the Voice that has continued for more than six months and puts the No campaign on track for a majority by August if there is no change to the trend across the published polls. The competing campaigns are running out of time to win the debate and the growing opposition to the change raises questions for Indigenous advocates about whether they would be willing to modify the proposal, such as by taking out references to executive government, to improve their chance of success.
Source: smh.com.au
