The Parliament (Jatiya Sangsad) of Bangladesh

Chowdhury, M Jashim Ali

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“…During the campaign leading up to the referendum, a common theme in the media related to the argument that for many Australian voters, the referendum and what it stood for was not front-of-mind due to everyday issues. This can be labelled the 'concern with everyday issues rather than the referendum' hypothesis where it was argued that the 'voice to Parliament can't compete with cost-of-living crisis in voters' minds (Chowdhury, 2023). Prosecuting this argument, commentators suggested that in cases where voters are more concerned about everyday issues such as the cost of living, they may be less concerned with bigger-picture issues and vote to maintain the status-quo (i.e vote no).…”

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Unravelling the Referendum: An analysis of the 2023 Australian Voice to Parliament Referendum outcomes across capital cities

Baum,

Mitchell

2024

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The 2023 Australian Voice to Parliament Referendum presented a pivotal moment in the nation's democratic landscape, aiming to enshrine indigenous voices in the constitutional fabric through the establishment of an Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Voice. Despite widespread support for indigenous well-being, the referendum did not secure the necessary approval, prompting extensive analysis of its outcome. This paper employs an ecological approach to scrutinize the referendum's dynamics, exploring six hypotheses derived from public discourse. Findings reveal multifaceted influences on voting behavior. Economic concerns, exemplified by the cost-of-living crisis, seemingly diverted attention from constitutional reform, potentially swaying votes towards maintaining the status quo. Conversely, culturally diverse communities demonstrated heightened empathy towards indigenous issues, aligning with the yes vote. Lower levels of education correlated with support for the no vote, highlighting the impact of political knowledge on decision-making. Moreover, religious conservatism and political partisanship emerged as influential factors, with Christian values and party affiliations shaping voting patterns. These findings underscore the complexity of referendum dynamics, emphasizing the importance of effective messaging and understanding diverse socio-political contexts in shaping public opinion. The defeat of the referendum marks a setback in indigenous relations, prompting critical reflection on messaging strategies and the broader socio-political landscape. This analysis provides a foundational empirical framework for understanding the referendum outcome, offering insights crucial for informed discourse and future democratic endeavours.

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