‘First referendum of the century’: Albanese casts historic Yes vote

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Prime Minister Anthony Albanese has cast his Yes vote for the Voice to parliament at Marrickville Town Hall.

Speaking from his home suburb, the prime minister said he voted “proudly” at Indigenous Australians’ request for reconciliation.

Prime Minister Anthony Albanese votes with son Nathan in Marrickville.Credit: Nikki Short

“I had the great privilege of voting in the first referendum this century … these opportunities do not come around every day,” he said.

“We have an opportunity with this referendum to write the next chapter in the great Australian story. If we don’t do something different, we can expect the same outcomes (of inequalities).”

Asked whether enough had been done to dispel misinformation around the referendum, Albanese encouraged Australians to do their research and have casual conversations with their peers.

The South Sydney Rabbitohs also released their position statement in supporting the Voice on Saturday morning alongside Albanese.

Albanese addressing the crowd in Marrickville.Credit: Nikki Short

Speaking outside the club headquarters in Redfern, Rabbitohs chief executive Blake Solly said the 30 players, managers and other staff members met last week to learn about and debate the Voice.

“It was very loving, and it was very considered,” he said.

“We hope that this change to the constitution will ensure the progress is achieved where it is most needed.”

Players, including Latrell Mitchell, have previously said they needed to educate themselves before publicly supporting the Voice.

The NRL became the first football code to publicly support the Voice in May.

Filmmaker Rachel Perkins commended the team for their stance, calling it a “moment of unity”.

“They are just another organisation that has joined the campaign for yes,” she said.

“We have 1500 organisations around the country who are walking together on this journey with only a few days to go. We’re asking Australians to join with us because this is what Unity looks like.”

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