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Leaks reveal ‘No’ tactics
Sep 14, 2023
Paul Bongiorno, columnist for The Saturday Paper, discusses leaked documents exposing deceptive strategies used by the 'no-vote' campaign. Topics include accusations of misinformation, impact on Prime Minister Albanese, passing of a housing bill, and the importance of the referendum for the nation's identity.
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- The no-campaign is using fear and misinformation to push for a no-vote in the referendum, prioritizing emotion over facts and spreading false information about the Indigenous voice proposal.
- The tactics of the no-campaign have led to outrage, with accusations of fear-mongering, division, and running misinformation campaigns, while support for the voice proposal is declining and the Yes campaign faces challenges in winning the referendum.
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Controversial Tactics of the No-Campaign
The no-campaign has been using fear and misinformation to push for a no-vote in the referendum. Leaked documents revealed that training sessions for no-campaign volunteers prioritize emotion over facts and instruct them to spread false information about the Indigenous voice proposal. This approach aims to instill fear, sow doubt, and make people suspicious of the voice and its supporters.
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