Voice referendum poll shows less than half of Australia is planning to vote ... trends now
A new poll has revealed that less than half of the country is planning vote 'Yes' for the Indigenous Voice to Parliament referendum.
The Newspoll data found just 46 per cent of voting-aged Australians are backing Anthony Albanese's signature policy, with 43 per cent opposing it.
The remaining 11 per cent said they didn't know whether they would support it or not.
It's a concerning sign for the Prime Minister's 'Yes' campaign after previous polls suggested a higher level of support - above 50 per cent.
But the government has claimed all signs still point towards the referendum succeeding - opening the door to establish an Indigenous advisory body to Parliament and enshrine First Nations People in the Constitution.
The poll, conducted for The Australian, is the first to ask voters the exact question that will be asked at the ballot box when the referendum is held in the second half of this year.
The Newspoll data found just 46 per cent of voting-aged Australians are backing Anthony Albanese's (pictured with partner Jodie Haydon) signature policy, with 43 per cent opposing it
The government is still 'optimistic' the referendum on the Voice to parliament will suceed. Pictured: Invasion Day protest in Sydney, 2023
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Women, young Australians and those who lived in the city with a university education are more likely to vote Yes, according to the results.
Men are slightly more inclined to vote no, while those over the age of 50, along with non-university educated Australians and people living in regional areas expressed the greatest opposition to voting Yes.
Going by political parties - 63 per cent of Coalition voters intend to vote against establishing an Indigenous Voice while just over 75 per cent of Labor voters support it.
But the government is ultimately hoping the support of young people will be enough to win the majority of voters in the majority of states it needs to succeed.
'That young cohort will be enough to counter the 'no' vote and I think it will be the young people who will deliver Indigenous voice for Australia,' Cabinet minister Don Farrell told the National Press Club on Thursday.
'If it (referendum) was held this Saturday, I think it would get up.
'The majority of Australians voting for it and there would be a majority of states.'
Senator Farrell said he was still 'optimistic' about the referendum on the Voice to parliament.
'We've tried the republic, it
