Palm Island reflects on dark history ahead of Voice referendum | ABC News

A dark past of subjugation, displacement and discrimination hangs heavy over the Bwgcolman and Manbarra people. It is now front of mind amid a national debate for an Aboriginal Voice to Parliament.

Here's what the locals have to say about the looming referendum which, if successful in an Australian-wide vote, would establish an advisory body of First Nations people.

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