Anthony Albanese confirms date when Australians will go to the polls while kickstarting the yes campaign at Adelaide rally

The referendum on the Indigenous voice will be held on 14 October, Anthony Albanese has confirmed, officially kickstarting a 45-day campaign at a yes rally in Adelaide.

The prime minister used an appearance alongside the South Australian premier, Peter Malinauskas, in the suburb of Elizabeth in Adelaide’s north to confirm Australia’s first referendum day since 1999.

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