A majority of Australian voters rejected the Voice to Parliament referendum, with over 60 percent voting 'no'.

This weekend, Australians were asked to vote on whether to establish an Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander advisory body for the national Parliament and Government.

If successful, Australia’s Constitution would have been amended with a new section.

Australian correspondent Oliver Peterson says Australia's international reputation could take a hit from this result.

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A majority of Australian voters rejected the Voice to Parliament referendum, with over 60 percent voting 'no'.
This weekend, Australians were asked to vote on whether to establish an Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander advisory body for the national Parliament and Government.
If successful, Australia’s Constitution would have been amended with a new section.
Australian correspondent Oliver Peterson says Australia's international reputation could take a hit from this result.
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