Constitutional recognition of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people referendum has majority support, Recognise poll finds
9 years, 10 months ago

Constitutional recognition of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people referendum has majority support, Recognise poll finds

ABC  

The advocacy group spearheading the push for Indigenous recognition in the constitution is calling for the Prime Minister to urgently convene a promised meeting with Labor and Indigenous leaders on the future of the referendum. Advocacy group Recognise has released a poll that suggests 75 per cent of Australians would back a yes vote if the referendum was held now. A separate poll for Recognise of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander voters found 87 per cent were in favour. Poll should give leaders confidence: Recognise Recognise joint campaign director Tanya Hosch said the poll should spur Mr Abbott to name a date for the promised bipartisan consultations. A poll released by the Australian National University earlier this year found 82 per cent of respondents were either supportive or strongly supportive of constitutional change.

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Australia’s Indigenous leaders call for week of ‘silence and reflection’ after referendum defeat
1 year, 5 months ago

Australia’s Indigenous leaders call for week of ‘silence and reflection’ after referendum defeat

The Independent  

For free real time breaking news alerts sent straight to your inbox sign up to our breaking news emails Sign up to our free breaking news emails Sign up to our free breaking news emails SIGN UP I would like to be emailed about offers, events and updates from The Independent. Read our privacy policy Australia’s Indigenous leaders have called …

Australia rejects Indigenous referendum in setback for reconciliation
1 year, 5 months ago

Australia rejects Indigenous referendum in setback for reconciliation

India Today  

Australia on Saturday decisively rejected a proposal to recognise Indigenous people in the constitution, in a major setback to the country's efforts for reconciliation with its First Peoples. Australians had to vote "Yes" or "No" in the referendum, the first in almost a quarter of a century, on the question of whether to alter the constitution to recognise Aboriginal and …

Australia rejects historic referendum to recognise Indigenous people in constitution
1 year, 5 months ago

Australia rejects historic referendum to recognise Indigenous people in constitution

The Independent  

For free real time breaking news alerts sent straight to your inbox sign up to our breaking news emails Sign up to our free breaking news emails Sign up to our free breaking news emails SIGN UP I would like to be emailed about offers, events and updates from The Independent. Read our privacy policy Australia on Saturday was set …

Australians Vote on Landmark Indigenous Rights Referendum but ‘Yes’ Camp Faces Uphill Battle
1 year, 5 months ago

Australians Vote on Landmark Indigenous Rights Referendum but ‘Yes’ Camp Faces Uphill Battle

News 18  

From sun-baked beaches to dusty outback towns, millions of Australians voted Saturday in a landmark referendum on recognition and rights for Indigenous citizens — with a string of polls pointing to defeat. Almost 18 million Australians will vote “yes” or “no” to changes that would acknowledge Indigenous peoples in the constitution for the first time and create an advisory body …

An Australian referendum to create an Indigenous advocacy committee to Parliament has failed
1 year, 5 months ago

An Australian referendum to create an Indigenous advocacy committee to Parliament has failed

LA Times  

Australians on Saturday resoundingly rejected a referendum proposal to create an advocacy committee to offer advice to Parliament on policies that affect Indigenous people — the nation’s most disadvantaged ethnic minority. Albanese promised on the day he was elected last year to hold the referendum and accepted responsibility for his government’s decision to proceed despite evidence it was doomed. Opponents …

How a referendum works — and what it means for the Voice
1 year, 5 months ago

How a referendum works — and what it means for the Voice

ABC  

Just one day out from the first referendum in 24 years, plenty of people are still yet to decide how they're going to vote on the Voice. The first step for a referendum to get up is to have a majority of Australians in support — so, more than 50 per cent of Australians need to vote yes. The ACT …

What is the Voice to Parliament? How to vote early. Here's your pocket guide to the referendum
1 year, 5 months ago

What is the Voice to Parliament? How to vote early. Here's your pocket guide to the referendum

ABC  

On Saturday, millions will vote on whether to change the Australian Constitution to establish an Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Voice. The ballot papers will ask voters to write the answer "Yes" or "No" to this question: A Proposed Law: to alter the Constitution to recognise the First Peoples of Australia by establishing an Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Voice. …

Why is Tasmania the only state leaning towards a Yes vote in the referendum?
1 year, 5 months ago

Why is Tasmania the only state leaning towards a Yes vote in the referendum?

ABC  

A new poll published by Nine shows Tasmania may be the only state in the country to have a Yes majority vote in Saturday's referendum. It found Tasmania was currently the only state heading towards a majority Yes vote, with 56 per cent of respondents saying they support an Indigenous Voice to Parliament. "It's interesting that have been quite consistently …

Opinion polls show Australians likely to reject Indigenous Voice to Parliament at referendum
1 year, 5 months ago

Opinion polls show Australians likely to reject Indigenous Voice to Parliament at referendum

Associated Press  

CANBERRA, Australia — Australians appear likely to reject the creation of an advocate for the Indigenous population in a referendum outcome that some see as a victory for racism. Two opinion polls published in newspapers on Monday are the latest to show a majority of respondents oppose enshrining in Australia’s constitution an Indigenous Voice to Parliament. Human rights lawyer Geoffrey …

How will Indigenous people vote?
1 year, 6 months ago

How will Indigenous people vote?

ABC  

Listen, podcasts, radio news, music and more. Fran Kelly: Yeah, it's been called that because remember for this referendum to get up to succeed, the Yes campaign has to get what's called a double majority. Fran Kelly: It's important to say, Carly, that that's the position of the Central Land Council. And surprisingly Warren Mundine, who's one of the Indigenous …

Record number of Australians enroll to vote in referendum on Indigenous Voice to Parliament
1 year, 6 months ago

Record number of Australians enroll to vote in referendum on Indigenous Voice to Parliament

The Independent  

Sign up for the daily Inside Washington email for exclusive US coverage and analysis sent to your inbox Get our free Inside Washington email Get our free Inside Washington email SIGN UP I would like to be emailed about offers, events and updates from The Independent. Read our privacy policy A record number of Australians enrolled to vote in a …

A record number of Australians enroll to vote in referendum on Indigenous Voice
1 year, 6 months ago

A record number of Australians enroll to vote in referendum on Indigenous Voice

NPR  

A record number of Australians enroll to vote in referendum on Indigenous Voice Enlarge this image toggle caption Roy Vandervegt/AP Roy Vandervegt/AP CANBERRA, Australia — A record number of Australians enrolled to vote in a referendum that would create an Indigenous advocacy body, as the first ballots for constitutional change are set to be cast in remote Outback locations next …

Over half of Australians oppose Indigenous advisory panel in constitution: Report
1 year, 6 months ago

Over half of Australians oppose Indigenous advisory panel in constitution: Report

India Today  

More than half of Australians would reject the inclusion of an Indigenous advisory panel in the constitution, a newspaper poll showed on Monday, as the government struggles to lift support for the landmark proposal ahead of a vote in about six weeks. The latest newspoll conducted for The Australian newspaper showed support for a "Voice to Parliament", an Indigenous committee …

Australia Set to Hold Indigenous Rights Referendum on Oct 14
1 year, 6 months ago

Australia Set to Hold Indigenous Rights Referendum on Oct 14

News 18  

Australia will hold a historic Indigenous rights referendum on October 14, the prime minister said Wednesday, setting up a defining moment for the nation’s relationship with Aboriginal minorities. The “yes” campaign is currently trailing in the polls, sparking fears a failed referendum could tarnish Australia’s global reputation and squander a rare chance to reduce pervasive inequality. “Australians have recognised it’s …

Indigenous Voice to Parliament: What Australians need to know ahead of the October 14 referendum
1 year, 6 months ago

Indigenous Voice to Parliament: What Australians need to know ahead of the October 14 referendum

Daily Mail  

Australians have been warned they could be fined if they refuse to take part in the upcoming Voice referendum. Some 6.4million Australians will be voting in their first referendum on October 24 to determine whether Australia should adopt an Indigenous Voice to Parliament How do I vote? The Australian Electoral Commission states: 'The formal voting instructions for the referendum are …

Australians to vote in a referendum on Indigenous Voice to Parliament on October 14
1 year, 6 months ago

Australians to vote in a referendum on Indigenous Voice to Parliament on October 14

The Hindu  

Australians will vote on October 14 on a proposed law to create a so-called Indigenous Voice to Parliament in the nation’s first referendum in a generation. Explained | Australia’s referendum to include an Indigenous ‘Voice’ in its Constitution The referendum would enshrine in the Constitution an Indigenous Voice to Parliament, a collection of advocates aimed at giving the nation’s most …

Australians are voting on creating an Indigenous Voice to Parliament. Here’s what you need to know
1 year, 6 months ago

Australians are voting on creating an Indigenous Voice to Parliament. Here’s what you need to know

Associated Press  

CANBERRA, Australia — Australians will vote on Oct. 14 in a referendum that would enshrine in the nation’s constitution a mechanism for Indigenous people to advise Parliament on policies that effect their lives known as the Voice. Opponents argue it would be the biggest change to Australia’s democracy in the nation’s history and divide Australians along racial lines without reducing …

Australians are voting on creating an Indigenous Voice to Parliament. Here's what you need to know
1 year, 6 months ago

Australians are voting on creating an Indigenous Voice to Parliament. Here's what you need to know

The Independent  

For free real time breaking news alerts sent straight to your inbox sign up to our breaking news emails Sign up to our free breaking news emails Sign up to our free breaking news emails SIGN UP I would like to be emailed about offers, events and updates from The Independent. Opponents argue it would be the biggest change to …

Voice referendum date announced: Anthony Albanese confirms when Australians will vote - but not before a website glitch gave it away: PM gives damning verdict of what 'No' vote would mean
1 year, 6 months ago

Voice referendum date announced: Anthony Albanese confirms when Australians will vote - but not before a website glitch gave it away: PM gives damning verdict of what 'No' vote would mean

Daily Mail  

My fellow Australians, For many years, Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people have advocated for Constitutional Recognition through a Voice. To say Yes to an idea whose time has come To say Yes to an invitation that comes directly from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people themselves. The Voice will be a committee of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people, …

The Voice referendum could be Australia's date with destiny, and it may never come around again
1 year, 6 months ago

The Voice referendum could be Australia's date with destiny, and it may never come around again

ABC  

Six years ago, while the sun crept up into the crevices of Uluru, millions of Australians woke to what seemed like just another morning in May. Voice to Parliament vote Photo shows Anthony Albanese standing in front of "VOTE YES" branding as he announces the date of the Voice to Parliament referendum The fate of a constitutionally-enshrined Indigenous Voice to …

Australia's historic vote on Indigenous recognition on October 14
1 year, 6 months ago

Australia's historic vote on Indigenous recognition on October 14

India Today  

Australian Prime Minister Anthony Albanese said on Wednesday that a landmark referendum to change the constitution to recognise the country's Indigenous people will be held on October 14. Australians will be asked to vote on whether they support altering the constitution to include a "Voice to Parliament", an Indigenous committee to advise the federal parliament on matters affecting the Aboriginal …

The cases for and against an Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Voice
1 year, 6 months ago

The cases for and against an Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Voice

ABC  

October 14 is the date Australians will be heading to the polls to vote either yes or no to establishing an Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Voice in the constitution. Key points: October 14 has been announced as the date for the referendum on an Indigenous Voice Yes and No campaigns have established arguments for and against the proposal Both …

It's official — the Voice referendum is happening. Here's what comes next
1 year, 9 months ago

It's official — the Voice referendum is happening. Here's what comes next

ABC  

For the first time in 24 years, Australians are heading to the polls to decide on a change to the constitution. The specific question on the ballot paper will be: "A Proposed Law: to alter the Constitution to recognise the First Peoples of Australia by establishing an Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Voice. Sub: "Your inoculation against misinformation" With a …

Righting a wrong: The Hindu Editorial on Australia’s referendum to constitutionally recognise Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people
2 years ago

Righting a wrong: The Hindu Editorial on Australia’s referendum to constitutionally recognise Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people

The Hindu  

Australia is on track to reckon with a dark chapter in its history after its Prime Minister, Anthony Albanese, made a promise to bring to its voters a referendum to constitutionally recognise Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people, thereby giving them permanent representation in the government, even if only in an advisory capacity. Ms. Price has expressed concern over wording …

Australia sets wording of Indigenous Voice referendum
2 years ago

Australia sets wording of Indigenous Voice referendum

Associated Press  

CANBERRA, Australia — The Australian government on Thursday released the wording of a referendum question that promises the nation’s Indigenous population a greater say on policies that affect their lives. Australians are expected to vote sometime between October and December on a constitutional amendment that would enshrine a new body called the Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Voice. The question …

Australia unveils referendum question on Indigenous recognition
2 years ago

Australia unveils referendum question on Indigenous recognition

Al Jazeera  

Australia’s 122-year-old constitution has never acknowledged the Indigenous population as the country’s original inhabitants. Australian Prime Minister Anthony Albanese has outlined details of a proposed referendum to be held later this year aimed at giving recognition in the constitution to the nation’s Indigenous people. The referendum – to be held between October and December – will seek to enshrine in …

Australia decides on the referendum question to create a greater say for Indigenous
2 years ago

Australia decides on the referendum question to create a greater say for Indigenous

NPR  

Australia decides on the referendum question to create a greater say for Indigenous Enlarge this image toggle caption Lukas Coch/AP Lukas Coch/AP CANBERRA, Australia — The Australian government on Thursday released the wording of a referendum question that promises the nation's Indigenous population a greater say on policies that effect their lives. "On every measure, there is a gap between …

Noel Pearson is hopeful for Indigenous recognition through a Voice to Parliament in Boyers lecture
2 years, 4 months ago

Noel Pearson is hopeful for Indigenous recognition through a Voice to Parliament in Boyers lecture

ABC  

We are on the last leg of a long journey. We are encamped on the hinterlands of the great capitals of the Federation: Hobart, Perth, Adelaide, Brisbane, Melbourne, Sydney and the nation's capital: Canberra, seeking for a majority of these states, in their own right and by a majority of the total of Australian electors, to approve an amendment to …

Vote Compass data finds most Australians support Indigenous Voice to Parliament — and it has grown since the last election
2 years, 10 months ago

Vote Compass data finds most Australians support Indigenous Voice to Parliament — and it has grown since the last election

ABC  

New data shows three quarters of Australians agree it's time for a referendum to create an Indigenous Voice to Parliament — but not all the major parties do. Key points: Support for a referendum to create a Voice to Parliament has increased since the last election, according to Vote Compass data Indigenous leaders have called on the government to hold …

Indigenous constitutional referendum 'unlikely' before the next election, Minister says
4 years, 9 months ago

Indigenous constitutional referendum 'unlikely' before the next election, Minister says

ABC  

It is all but confirmed Australians will not vote on constitutional recognition for Indigenous Australians before the next federal election, with the minister responsible saying it is now "unlikely" to happen. Key points: Last year the Government promised a referendum on constitutional recognition before the next election Indigenous Affairs Minister Ken Wyatt now says that is unlikely in this term …

Indigenous voice to parliament should be reconsidered, bipartisan committee finds
6 years, 3 months ago

Indigenous voice to parliament should be reconsidered, bipartisan committee finds

ABC  

The government should support establishing an Indigenous advisory body to parliament, despite two Liberal prime ministers rejecting the concept, a parliamentary committee has found. Key points: A bipartisan committee recommends government reconsider supporting an Indigenous voice to parliament, despite Scott Morrison and Malcolm Turnbull rejecting the idea Labor MP Linda Burney says "the resounding message" is Indigenous people "want to …

Aboriginal leaders want Voice to Parliament referendum delayed
6 years, 5 months ago

Aboriginal leaders want Voice to Parliament referendum delayed

ABC  

Three of the country's most influential Aboriginal leaders have told Parliament a referendum to establish a new Indigenous advisory body would be a guaranteed failure if held too soon. Key points: Aboriginal leaders support constitutional recognition, urge politicians to drive public support The group said the vote would be guaranteed to fail without generating more support among Australians The comments …

SSM: Australia votes on same-sex marriage, so why not Indigenous recognition or euthanasia?
7 years, 4 months ago

SSM: Australia votes on same-sex marriage, so why not Indigenous recognition or euthanasia?

ABC  

A bulging majority of Australians have declared their interest in the business of Parliament, and appetite is growing for giving the public another chance to have a say. Barnaby Joyce yesterday called for an "omnibus" referendum in conjunction with the next federal election, covering multiple issues such as MP eligibility, constitutional recognition for Indigenous Australians and even the republic. "If …

Indigenous advisory body would be supported by Australians, survey finds
7 years, 4 months ago

Indigenous advisory body would be supported by Australians, survey finds

ABC  

New survey results show there is broad support among the Australian public for an Aboriginal advisory council to Parliament. Survey findings: 61 per cent support a "voice to Parliament" 71 per cent generally support recognition 58 per cent support formal agreements between Governments and Indigenous peoples Last week the Federal Government threw out the proposal to hold a referendum on …

Indigenous recognition: Lessons of 1967 referendum still apply to debate on constitution
7 years, 10 months ago

Indigenous recognition: Lessons of 1967 referendum still apply to debate on constitution

ABC  

May 27 marks the 50th anniversary of the 1967 referendum. However, painting the referendum as a "success" in terms of effective reform for Aboriginal people is problematic. There is a widespread myth that the referendum granted Aboriginal people "equality" before the law by way of voting and citizenship rights. Relying on political commitment to change The constitutional changes did not …

Referendum Council to meet for first time, PM flags Indigenous-led consultations
9 years, 3 months ago

Referendum Council to meet for first time, PM flags Indigenous-led consultations

ABC  

Australia's newly announced Referendum Council will gather for its first meeting today, one week after its membership was announced. Referendum Council members: Professor Patrick Dodson Mark Leibler AC Pat Anderson AO Professor Megan Davis Andrew Demetriou Murray Gleeson AC QC Kristina Keneally Mick Gooda Tanya Hosch Jane McAloon Michael Rose Natasha Stott Despoja AM Noel Pearson Amanda Vanstone Dalassa Yorkston …

Referendum Council's Megan Davis raises doubt over Indigenous recognition vote
9 years, 3 months ago

Referendum Council's Megan Davis raises doubt over Indigenous recognition vote

ABC  

A member of the newly-formed Referendum Council has questioned whether a referendum recognising Indigenous Australians in the constitution should be held at all. University of New South Wales Indigenous Law Centre's Professor Megan Davis — who is also on the 16-member panel — said it was still unclear whether a referendum was the best way forward. Professor Davis said there …

Referendum explained: How the constitution could recognise Indigenous people and what happens next
9 years, 8 months ago

Referendum explained: How the constitution could recognise Indigenous people and what happens next

ABC  

A referendum to recognise Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people in Australia's constitution will be discussed at an unprecedented summit in Sydney on Monday. In 1967, a successful referendum was held to include Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people in the official population count for the country and to allow the Federal Government to make specific laws for Indigenous people. …

Indigenous constitutional recognition: Discussion delays could see referendum 'fall from the public consciousness', Mick Gooda says
9 years, 10 months ago

Indigenous constitutional recognition: Discussion delays could see referendum 'fall from the public consciousness', Mick Gooda says

ABC  

Senior Aboriginal leader Mick Gooda has delivered a warning that a lack of action on constitutional recognition of Indigenous people will allow the issue to "fall from the public consciousness". Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Social Justice Commissioner Mick Gooda said he had been cautioning for many months the consequences of a lack of progress. "It would change the relationship …

NSW Premier's backing of referendum on Indigenous constitutional recognition welcomed in far west
10 years, 3 months ago

NSW Premier's backing of referendum on Indigenous constitutional recognition welcomed in far west

ABC  

A far west Aboriginal leader has welcomed progress on recognising Indigenous people in the constitution. New South Wales was the first state to officially back a referendum after Premier Mike Baird signed in-principle support yesterday, with Opposition backing. "It's good to see governments and premiers getting up and pledging their support for it, but at the end of the day, …

Indigenous constitutional recognition: Committee urges referendum before 2016 election
10 years, 6 months ago

Indigenous constitutional recognition: Committee urges referendum before 2016 election

ABC  

A referendum on Indigenous recognition in the constitution should be held at or before the next election in 2016, a bi-partisan committee of federal MPs says. The joint select committee looking at recognising Indigenous Australians in the constitution, chaired by Liberal backbencher Ken Wyatt, now says it is of the "strong view" the referendum should be held no later than …

Vote Compass: Most Australians support recognition of Indigenous people as first inhabitants
11 years, 6 months ago

Vote Compass: Most Australians support recognition of Indigenous people as first inhabitants

ABC  

A clear majority of Australians are in favour of recognising Indigenous Australians in the Constitution, according to the latest data from Vote Compass. Seventy per cent of respondents to the online policy tool, including a majority of Coalition voters, believe the Constitution should be amended to acknowledge Indigenous Australians as the first inhabitants. Vote Compass asked for responses to the …

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