Garma Festival will zero in what Australia could be if it embraces the Uluru Statement
2 years, 7 months ago

Garma Festival will zero in what Australia could be if it embraces the Uluru Statement

ABC  

To fly into east Arnhem Land is to enter a distinct realm of time and place. At hand is the question of the Uluru Statement from the Heart, and the Albanese government's promises of a referendum to enshrine a First Nations "voice" in the Constitution. The Uluru Statement from the Heart, in this context, is a significant — although certainly not the only — First Nations response to this dilemma of "being" and "belonging". Uluru Statement in focus at Garma Festival Photo shows Marcia Langton Indigenous leaders say they want the Prime Minister to spell out a path towards Australia's first referendum in 20 years. This isn't just about diversity, but difference The 20th century German thinker Jurgen Habermas called modernity an "unfinished project".

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Missed opportunity: The Hindu Editorial on the Australia referendum on giving voice to Indigenous peoples
1 year, 5 months ago

Missed opportunity: The Hindu Editorial on the Australia referendum on giving voice to Indigenous peoples

The Hindu  

In the recent Australia referendum on the Voice, a proposed body comprising members of the Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islanders people to advise the country’s Parliament on laws impacting this vulnerable group, voters dropped the plan by a resounding 60% margin, rejecting an opportunity to amend their constitution for the first time in almost 50 years towards a more inclusive …

If you don't know, ask us: Uluru Statement of the heart architects plea to Aussies who don't know enough about the Voice to Parliament
1 year, 6 months ago

If you don't know, ask us: Uluru Statement of the heart architects plea to Aussies who don't know enough about the Voice to Parliament

Daily Mail  

Architects of the Uluru Statement from the Heart are holding a series of public discussions to help voters in the lead-up to the referendum on a First Nations voice. The Uluru Statement from the Heart was born from a series of regional dialogues between Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people held across the country, culminating in a national constitutional convention …

How did the Uluru Statement from the Heart lead to the Voice referendum?
1 year, 6 months ago

How did the Uluru Statement from the Heart lead to the Voice referendum?

ABC  

Prime Minister Anthony Albanese has announced the referendum on the Indigenous Voice to Parliament will be held on October 14 this year. It also called for a Makarrata Commission to supervise the process of "agreement-making" — or a treaty — and "truth-telling" between Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people and the federal government. In May 2017, the First Nations National …

Voice, Treaty, Truth: How the three pillars of the Uluru Statement from the Heart are connected
1 year, 7 months ago

Voice, Treaty, Truth: How the three pillars of the Uluru Statement from the Heart are connected

Daily Mail  

Voice, Treaty and Truth were the three primary takeaways of the Uluru Statement from the Heart when it was written in 2017. VOICE The Voice would be a group of elected officials who can make representations to parliament regarding matters concerning Indigenous Australians. A treaty signifies an agreement between two parties - for example, Aboriginal people and the Australian government …

Anthony Albanese's concert-T shirt and Jodie Haydon's LinkedIn posts dramatically contradict the PM's claim a treaty won't come after the Voice
1 year, 7 months ago

Anthony Albanese's concert-T shirt and Jodie Haydon's LinkedIn posts dramatically contradict the PM's claim a treaty won't come after the Voice

Daily Mail  

Anthony Albanese and his partner Jodie Haydon have publicly shown their support for a treaty with First Nations people after an Indigenous Voice to Parliament - despite the PM repeatedly denying a 'Yes' vote will lead to a treaty. Mr Albanese repeatedly insisted that the proposed Indigenous Voice to Parliament was 'not about a treaty' during a fiery interview with …

After the Voice to Parliament comes Makarrata under Uluru Statement from the Heart
1 year, 8 months ago

After the Voice to Parliament comes Makarrata under Uluru Statement from the Heart

Daily Mail  

A Voice to Parliament is just one part of the Uluru Statement from the Heart - which Prime Minister Anthony Albanese has vowed to support 'in full'. The 'culmination of the agenda' is actually a 'Makarrata Commission' which would seek a treaty between the government and First Nations communities Mr Albanese outlined the responsibilities of such a commission in a …

Indigenous Australians minister says the proposed Voice to Parliament will be an 'active' and 'engaged' body
1 year, 8 months ago

Indigenous Australians minister says the proposed Voice to Parliament will be an 'active' and 'engaged' body

ABC  

Indigenous Australians Minister Linda Burney says the proposed Voice to Parliament will be "nimble, efficient and focused on making a practical difference" for Indigenous people, while also criticising the No campaign for "damaging" disinformation. Key points: Linda Burney says she will ask the Voice to consider health, education, jobs and housing The Indigenous Australians Minister says it will be gender …

Voice campaigner calls for overhaul of the National Indigenous Australians Agency ahead of Uluru Statement anniversary
1 year, 9 months ago

Voice campaigner calls for overhaul of the National Indigenous Australians Agency ahead of Uluru Statement anniversary

ABC  

It has been six years since the landmark gathering of Indigenous leaders in Australia's red centre, known as the Uluru Dialogue. Key points: It has been six years since the Uluru Statement from the Heart was written Campaigners have returned to Uluru to mark the anniversary ahead of the referendum later this year Some are calling for a review of …

Peter Dutton to meet with Uluru Statement from the Heart architects over Indigenous Voice to Parliament referendum
2 years, 1 month ago

Peter Dutton to meet with Uluru Statement from the Heart architects over Indigenous Voice to Parliament referendum

ABC  

Architects of the Uluru Statement from the Heart will use a meeting with Opposition Leader Peter Dutton to directly make the case for why the Liberal Party should support this year's referendum on an Indigenous Voice to Parliament. Key points: The meeting will take place via video link following an invitation by Minister for Indigenous Australians Linda Burney Prominent First …

Uluru Statement co-author makes the case for an Indigenous Voice to Parliament
2 years, 3 months ago

Uluru Statement co-author makes the case for an Indigenous Voice to Parliament

ABC  

When Australians are asked to decide on an Indigenous Voice to Parliament, co-author of the Uluru Statement from the Heart Megan Davis says they should vote "yes". Key points: Professor Davis says a Voice to Parliament will make a tangible difference She says it is unlikely a government would ignore the advice of a Voice that Australians had voted for …

Uluru Statement advocates hope to 'persuade' Nationals to change their stance on the Voice
2 years, 3 months ago

Uluru Statement advocates hope to 'persuade' Nationals to change their stance on the Voice

ABC  

Uluru Statement advocates say they hope to convince the Nationals to change their stance on supporting a referendum on an Indigenous Voice to Parliament. Key points: The National Party has declared it will oppose an Indigenous Voice to Parliament Advocates for the Uluru Statement say declaring a position so far from the vote is "premature" The federal government will introduce …

Push for Indigenous Voice to Parliament is about justice and unity, not identity politics, Noel Pearson says
2 years, 4 months ago

Push for Indigenous Voice to Parliament is about justice and unity, not identity politics, Noel Pearson says

ABC  

Constitutional recognition of Australia's First Nations people is "not a project of identity politics" but one of "justice, unity and inclusion", Noel Pearson has declared. Key points: First Nations lawyer, academic and activist Noel Pearson has given the first of four lectures to be broadcast by the ABC He said without constitutional recognition for First Nations people, Australia is "missing …

Anthony Albanese's Indigenous Voice to Parliament dilemma: Provide more detail or learn from history?
2 years, 7 months ago

Anthony Albanese's Indigenous Voice to Parliament dilemma: Provide more detail or learn from history?

ABC  

Anyone who thinks there's a homogenous view amongst Indigenous Australians on a Voice to Parliament and how it should work needs to visit the Garma Festival. The exhaustive process of dialogues that culminated at Uluru confirmed most Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Australians want a Voice enshrined in the constitution, along with a Makarrata Commission "to supervise a process of …

The Prime Minister insists he's willing to take a risk on a referendum, to 'uplift our whole nation'
2 years, 7 months ago

The Prime Minister insists he's willing to take a risk on a referendum, to 'uplift our whole nation'

ABC  

Prime Minister Anthony Albanese wants Australians to consider a draft question — released by the government this weekend — asking whether the constitution should be changed to create an Indigenous Voice to Parliament. Key points: Anthony Albanese has announced the question he wants to ask the Australian public at a referendum Legislation for the Voice will not be written until …

Prime Minister to announce Australia's first referendum in 20 years at Garma Festival. Here's what you might be asked
2 years, 7 months ago

Prime Minister to announce Australia's first referendum in 20 years at Garma Festival. Here's what you might be asked

ABC  

In a major announcement, the Prime Minister will unveil a draft question that Australians could be asked during a referendum to create an Indigenous Voice to Parliament. Key points: The draft question is: "Do you support an alteration to the constitution that establishes an Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Voice?" Mr Albanese will reveal the proposed wording for three sentences …

Marcia Langton calls for decisive action from the government to fix past failures and constitution that 'remains racist' ahead of Garma Festival
2 years, 7 months ago

Marcia Langton calls for decisive action from the government to fix past failures and constitution that 'remains racist' ahead of Garma Festival

ABC  

The pathway to an Indigenous Voice to Parliament will be a key feature of this year's Garma Festival, with a major announcement expected from the government. Key points: The Prime Minister will address the Garma Festival on Saturday The festival has returned after two years of COVID disruptions Indigenous community leaders want action from the government on a Voice to …

Anthony Albanese promised action on the Uluru Statement from the Heart. So what is the proposed Indigenous Voice to Parliament?
2 years, 10 months ago

Anthony Albanese promised action on the Uluru Statement from the Heart. So what is the proposed Indigenous Voice to Parliament?

ABC  

Indigenous affairs reform is firmly on the agenda for the newly-elected Albanese government. Key points: The new Albanese government made enshrining an Indigenous Voice to Parliament an election promise Indigenous groups want the government to put forward a timeline for a referendum It's not yet clear what a Voice to Parliament would look like Both in his victory speech on …

Prime Minister Albanese’s commitment to Uluru statement gives First Nations communities hope
2 years, 10 months ago

Prime Minister Albanese’s commitment to Uluru statement gives First Nations communities hope

ABC  

Indigenous communities in remote South Australia say for the first time they can see hope for their children's future, following Prime Minister Anthony Albanese's commitment to the Uluru Statement from the Heart. Key words: Newly elected Prime Minister Anthony Albanese has promised to go ahead with the Uluru statement in the first sentence of his victory speech Its implementation will …

Indigenous leaders say 'it's time for a referendum' on First Nations Voice to Parliament
2 years, 11 months ago

Indigenous leaders say 'it's time for a referendum' on First Nations Voice to Parliament

ABC  

Indigenous leaders are calling on the next Australian government to hold a referendum on a First Nations Voice to Parliament within two years, saying "the timing is right and it's now". Key points: The creators of the Uluru statement say a referendum should be held on May 27, 2023, or January 27, 2024 A Voice To Parliament would have a …

The Uluru Statement from Heart, one year on: Can a First Nations Voice yet be heard?
6 years, 9 months ago

The Uluru Statement from Heart, one year on: Can a First Nations Voice yet be heard?

ABC  

EDITOR'S NOTE: One year ago, an unprecedented gathering of Indigenous elders and academics, delegates and activists, held out an invitation to non-indigenous Australians to join with them in a process of truth-telling and political attentiveness. * A voice, not a veto Shireen Morris, McKenzie Postdoctoral Fellow, Melbourne University Law School One year on from the historic achievement of the Uluru …

Indigenous recognition: Turnbull Government's rejection of Uluru Statement from the heart indefensible
7 years, 4 months ago

Indigenous recognition: Turnbull Government's rejection of Uluru Statement from the heart indefensible

ABC  

How can I possibly find the words to respond to the Turnbull Government's rejection of the Uluru Statement from the Heart and the Referendum Council's recommendation for an Indigenous voice to Parliament? The Uluru process, being the dialogues held with more than a thousand Indigenous people across the nation, and the Uluru Convention, were historic in both scope and resulting …

Symbolic constitutional recognition off the table after Uluru talks, Indigenous leaders say
7 years, 9 months ago

Symbolic constitutional recognition off the table after Uluru talks, Indigenous leaders say

ABC  

The result is one few on the sidelines saw coming — mere symbolic constitutional recognition of Indigenous Australians has been rejected once and for all by a delegation of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islanders from 13 regions. "I think that all of the different regions came together and participated in what was a difficult and structured agenda … it was …

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