Voice Referendum Live Updates: Voice defeated as Australia votes No

An emotional Anthony Albanese says he will respect the result of the referendum and the process that has delivered it despite the result not being what he had hoped.

Prime Minister Anthony Albanese speaks to the nation after the voice referendum is defeated.

Welcome to The Weekend Australian's coverage of the Indigenous voice to parliament vote. Live coverage has now ended, recap the day's key events below, and be sure to return to The Australian for full analysis and fallout from the result. 

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