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The ‘true elite’ behind the ‘No’ win
Oct 15, 2023
Mike Seccombe, columnist for The Saturday Paper, discusses the secretive group behind the successful 'No' campaign in an Australian referendum. Topics include tactics used to change public opinion, the role of key leaders, the influence of the Centre for Independent Studies, and the funding sources of think tanks and political groups.
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- The success of the 'No' campaign in the Australian referendum was driven by the strategic elevation of key leaders and the crafting of negative messaging by the Centre for Independent Studies (CIS).
- Voter sentiment towards rejecting the referendum was influenced by factors such as confusion, misinformation, and a cost-of-living crisis, which the 'No' campaign effectively capitalized on.
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The Australian people voted no to the referendum
The Australian people overwhelmingly voted against the referendum, rejecting the division within the constitution along racial lines. They wanted a unified country where practical outcomes could be achieved and moved forward together.
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