Malcolm Turnbull facing further backlash over rejection of Indigenous advisory body
7 years, 4 months ago

Malcolm Turnbull facing further backlash over rejection of Indigenous advisory body

ABC  

Indigenous leaders say Prime Minister Malcolm Turnbull's latest remarks on constitutional recognition are offensive. Mr Turnbull said constitutional recognition of a Voice to Parliament would be "contrary to the principles of equality and citizenship". Ms Anderson said the advisory body, which was the recommendation of the Referendum Council and the landmark Uluru Statement from the Heart, would help inform policy to improve the lives of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people. "The Prime Minister has advocated … doing things with Aboriginal Torres Strait Islander peoples, not doing things to us."

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Indigenous community's handling of COVID shows why Voice to Parliament needed, Fiona Stanley says
1 year, 8 months ago

Indigenous community's handling of COVID shows why Voice to Parliament needed, Fiona Stanley says

ABC  

Former Australian of the Year Fiona Stanley believes Aboriginal people had the best response to COVID-19 "in the world", and says it proves an Indigenous Voice to Parliament will improve health outcomes for First Nations people. Key points: Fiona Stanley says Indigenous people benefited from having a say on COVID She says their pandemic response shows a Voice will make …

Liberal Party confirms it will oppose the Indigenous Voice to Parliament
1 year, 11 months ago

Liberal Party confirms it will oppose the Indigenous Voice to Parliament

ABC  

The Liberal Party has announced its formal opposition to the federal government's model for an Indigenous Voice to Parliament, after a party room meeting in Canberra. Key points: Opposition Leader Peter Dutton says the party does support constitutional recognition He says the Liberals will advocate for the policy of regional and local voices they took to the election At least …

Liberal Party to discuss Voice to Parliament position at party room meeting this week
1 year, 11 months ago

Liberal Party to discuss Voice to Parliament position at party room meeting this week

ABC  

The Liberal party room will discuss whether to support the Voice to Parliament on Wednesday, Shadow Indigenous Australians Minister Julian Leeser has said. Key points: Mr Leeser would not pre-empt what position the Liberal party will eventually take, if any He says he wants to see the second clause of Labor's proposal for the Voice to be removed He also …

Voice to Parliament referendum question and constitutional amendment announced
2 years ago

Voice to Parliament referendum question and constitutional amendment announced

ABC  

Prime Minister Anthony Albanese has announced the proposed question Australians will be asked at this year's referendum and the draft constitutional amendment that would enable an Indigenous Voice to Parliament. Key points: The government will introduce legislation with the question wording to parliament next week It will be voted on by the parliament in June The wording is broadly in …

Opposition Leader Peter Dutton says the Indigenous Voice to Parliament referendum will fail without more detail
2 years, 2 months ago

Opposition Leader Peter Dutton says the Indigenous Voice to Parliament referendum will fail without more detail

ABC  

Federal Opposition Leader Peter Dutton says Prime Minister Anthony Albanese is "treating people like mugs" over a lack of information on the proposed Indigenous Voice to Parliament. Key points: Opposition Leader Peter Dutton has told the prime minister the Voice will fail without more detail Prime Minister Anthony Albanese said he "still hasn't seen" the open letter from Mr Dutton …

Australia to hold referendum on Indigenous ‘Voice’ next year
2 years, 2 months ago

Australia to hold referendum on Indigenous ‘Voice’ next year

Al Jazeera  

If approved, the constitution will be changed to have Indigenous people permanently represented in government. The proposed “Voice to Parliament” aims to give Indigenous Australians a greater say in national policy-making, as they battle poorer health, lower incomes and higher barriers to education. “I also want to reaffirm, proudly and clearly, my government’s determination to enshrine in the Australian constitution …

Australia moves to give Indigenous people a voice to parliament
2 years, 5 months ago

Australia moves to give Indigenous people a voice to parliament

Al Jazeera  

A referendum is expected to be held as early as July 2023, but campaigners say more needs to be done to tackle inequality and injustice. Termed a “Voice to Parliament”, a “yes” vote in the referendum would constitutionally enshrine an advisory group to government made up of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander leaders. “A Voice to Parliament is about drawing …

Anthony Albanese explains what the Indigenous Voice to parliament is and responds to Pauline Hanson
2 years, 7 months ago

Anthony Albanese explains what the Indigenous Voice to parliament is and responds to Pauline Hanson

Daily Mail  

Prime Minister Anthony Albanese says the controversial Voice to parliament will 'be just an advisory group' as he slammed Pauline Hanson's 'apartheid' comparison. Australia will vote in a referendum on adding the Voice to Parliament to the constitution but Mr Albanese has faced accusations from Senator Hanson that it will give Indigenous people more powers than the non-Indigenous. Prime Minister …

After more than 200 years of waiting, Albanese puts forward a 'simple' proposition for an Indigenous Voice to Parliament
2 years, 7 months ago

After more than 200 years of waiting, Albanese puts forward a 'simple' proposition for an Indigenous Voice to Parliament

ABC  

It is difficult to articulate the level of collective frustration and anxiety that has built up in Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Australia as government after government has kicked the can down the road — talking big but delivering little to empower First Australians in the Constitution. The last prime minister to come to the Garma Festival before Anthony Albanese's …

Debate over Indigenous Voice to Parliament may define Anthony Albanese's government
2 years, 10 months ago

Debate over Indigenous Voice to Parliament may define Anthony Albanese's government

ABC  

First Nations people are accustomed to being left at the back of the queue during election campaigns, which typically shrug off the shameful inequalities experienced by so many Indigenous voters. So it was a notable shift to hear incoming prime minister Anthony Albanese open his victory speech with what he spelled out as a key ambition — creating an Indigenous …

Indigenous leader Noel Pearson continues push for constitutional recognition and Voice to Parliament
4 years ago

Indigenous leader Noel Pearson continues push for constitutional recognition and Voice to Parliament

ABC  

Indigenous leader Noel Pearson says Australia is incomplete without constitutional recognition of First Nations people, as leaders renew calls for a referendum on a Voice to Parliament. Key points: Noel Pearson is urging the federal government to not give up on the push for an Indigenous Voice to Parliament He criticised political leaders for delaying holding a referendum on constitutional …

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 …

Former PM Malcolm Turnbull refuses to talk about the Liberals' Wentworth by-election disaster
6 years, 5 months ago

Former PM Malcolm Turnbull refuses to talk about the Liberals' Wentworth by-election disaster

Daily Mail  

Malcolm Turnbull has refused to discuss the Liberal Party's drubbing in the Wentworth by-election as he took a morning stroll. Mr Turnbull has been criticised by his former colleagues for refusing to even tweet an endorsement for the Liberal Party's Wentworth by-election candidate, Dave Sharma. The footage aired on the Today show a day after the Turnbulls flew into Sydney …

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 …

Prime Minister Malcolm Turnbull digs in and tells Peter Dutton to prove he's eligible to sit in Parliament
6 years, 7 months ago

Prime Minister Malcolm Turnbull digs in and tells Peter Dutton to prove he's eligible to sit in Parliament

ABC  

Prime Minister Malcolm Turnbull has dug in and refused to resign, saying a form of madness has overcome those in the Liberal Party who want to change leaders. Key points: Turnbull will resign if a spill motion is carried tomorrow against him Turnbull is questioning Dutton's eligibility under Section 44 of the constitution The Government adjourned the Lower House five …

Adviser to Malcolm Turnbull reveals Indigenous advisory body still 'very much' on table
7 years, 1 month ago

Adviser to Malcolm Turnbull reveals Indigenous advisory body still 'very much' on table

ABC  

One of the Prime Minister's chief advisers has revealed the establishment of an Indigenous advisory body is still "very much" on the table in negotiations with the Turnbull Government. On the eve of the Prime Minister's delivery of the tenth Closing the Gap report, Professor Chris Sarra, who was appointed co-chairman of the Prime Minister's Indigenous Advisory Council, revealed to …

Kevin Rudd calls for Malcolm Turnbull to reconsider Uluru Statement, saying rejecting it 'is wrong'
7 years, 1 month ago

Kevin Rudd calls for Malcolm Turnbull to reconsider Uluru Statement, saying rejecting it 'is wrong'

ABC  

Former prime minister Kevin Rudd has urged the Turnbull Government to reconsider its opposition to the Uluru Statement from the Heart. A decade since he delivered a historic apology to the Stolen Generations, Mr Rudd said Australia needed another significant step towards addressing the legacy of dispossession. "I would just appeal to Malcolm Turnbull to pause, and reflect and to …

Malcolm Turnbull defends decision to abandon constitutional recognition of Indigenous Australians
7 years, 4 months ago

Malcolm Turnbull defends decision to abandon constitutional recognition of Indigenous Australians

ABC  

Prime Minister Malcolm Turnbull says constitutional recognition of an Indigenous voice to Parliament would have been "contrary to the principles of equality and citizenship". Key points: Body to which only Indigenous Australians can be elected not a desirable model, PM says Referendum Council recommended Indigenous voice to Parliament after nationwide meetings PM's decision described by Labor as "kick in the …

Indigenous leaders enraged as advisory board referendum is rejected by Malcolm Turnbull
7 years, 4 months ago

Indigenous leaders enraged as advisory board referendum is rejected by Malcolm Turnbull

ABC  

Prime Minister Malcolm Turnbull has been accused of being paternalistic and "egregious" in deciding to walk away from the key recommendation of the historic Uluru Statement from the Heart. Key points: Influential Indigenous Australians endorsed a referendum to establish a permanent Indigenous advisory body Malcolm Turnbull has rejected advisory board after six months of consultation The Government will not drop …

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 …

Indigenous advisory body rejected by PM in 'kick in the guts' for advocates
7 years, 5 months ago

Indigenous advisory body rejected by PM in 'kick in the guts' for advocates

ABC  

The Prime Minister has dashed hopes for a referendum to establish a new Indigenous advisory body, saying the idea is neither "desirable or capable of winning acceptance". Key points: Government formally rejects the key recommendation of the Referendum Council New advisory body would "become seen as a third chamber of Parliament," PM says Government has taken a step backwards, Norther …

Indigenous leader says 'Parliament has failed nation', months on from Uluru summit
7 years, 5 months ago

Indigenous leader says 'Parliament has failed nation', months on from Uluru summit

ABC  

The head of the Northern Land Council is demanding answers from the Prime Minister after the Federal Government decided against setting up an Indigenous advisory body - a key recommendation of the Referendum Council. "I think the Parliament's failed the nation in terms of providing the requisite level of leadership here, and I think Prime Minister Turnbull needs to explain …

Same-sex marriage: Malcolm Turnbull pleads with both sides of debate to campaign respectfully
7 years, 7 months ago

Same-sex marriage: Malcolm Turnbull pleads with both sides of debate to campaign respectfully

ABC  

Prime Minister Malcolm Turnbull has pleaded with both sides of the same-sex marriage debate to campaign respectfully, describing the use of abusive language as hurtful and deplorable. As Australians prepare to vote in a postal survey, Mr Turnbull acknowledged people were likely to say things that are "hurtful, unfair and sometimes cruel". But rather than stifle free speech, Mr Turnbull …

Garma: Malcolm Turnbull defers decision on how Government will respond to Referendum Council
7 years, 7 months ago

Garma: Malcolm Turnbull defers decision on how Government will respond to Referendum Council

ABC  

Prime Minister Malcolm Turnbull has used his speech at Garma to further defer any official response to the Referendum Council's recommendation of constitutionally enshrining a voice for Aboriginal Australians in Parliament. Mr Turnbull said he accepted that many people involved in the Referendum Council's process wanted to see their recommendations implemented immediately, but urged for a careful consideration of how …

Referendum Council advises Government to hold vote on Indigenous 'Voice to Parliament'
7 years, 8 months ago

Referendum Council advises Government to hold vote on Indigenous 'Voice to Parliament'

ABC  

Just one key question should be taken to a potential referendum to give Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people a place in Australia's Constitution, according to a major report released today. The Referendum Council advised Prime Minister Malcolm Turnbull and Opposition Leader Bill Shorten to hold a referendum to establish a "Voice to Parliament" — a national Indigenous representative body. …

What the new Australian citizenship test says about Malcolm Turnbull's leadership
7 years, 11 months ago

What the new Australian citizenship test says about Malcolm Turnbull's leadership

ABC  

Malcolm Turnbull is finally trying to answer the lingering question of what he stands for. He has clearly greatly disappointed many in the community who invested faith in the obvious intellectual talents he brings to the top job. To date he neatly fits James Russell Lowell's famous and unfair criticism of Edgar Allen Poe — that he had written some …

Tony Abbott 'disappointed' with Malcolm Turnbull not spending time in Indigenous communities
8 years, 1 month ago

Tony Abbott 'disappointed' with Malcolm Turnbull not spending time in Indigenous communities

ABC  

Former prime minister Tony Abbott has criticised Malcolm Turnbull for not spending a week each year in a remote Aboriginal or Torres Strait community. Mr Abbott declared himself the prime minister for Indigenous affairs and spent time in Arnhem Land, Cape York and the Torres Strait before losing the top job in 2015. Mr Abbott said it helped ministers and …

Malcolm Turnbull says Government values 'frank advice' from public service; says solicitor-general spat 'regrettable'
8 years, 5 months ago

Malcolm Turnbull says Government values 'frank advice' from public service; says solicitor-general spat 'regrettable'

ABC  

Prime Minister Malcolm Turnbull has said the Government values the advice it receives, despite multiple recent disagreements between ministers and senior public servants. Less than a fortnight ago, Mr Turnbull downplayed the dispute, calling the solicitor-general and the Attorney-General "a team". Long development approval process driving up house prices: Turnbull Mr Turnbull also linked environmental activism with housing affordability, amid …

Shorten's push for Indigenous treaty a 'bridge too far' say Coalition MPs
8 years, 7 months ago

Shorten's push for Indigenous treaty a 'bridge too far' say Coalition MPs

ABC  

Coalition MPs have warned the Opposition Leader's push for a treaty with Indigenous people would be a "bridge too far" for many Australians and could "confuse and harm" the campaign for Indigenous constitutional recognition. Nationals Senator Bridget McKenzie was on the joint parliamentary committee on constitutional recognition and said Mr Shorten's stance could "massively complicate the issue". Liberal Senator Dean …

Malcolm Turnbull accused of 'ignoring' land council's call to dump Indigenous Affairs Minister
8 years, 8 months ago

Malcolm Turnbull accused of 'ignoring' land council's call to dump Indigenous Affairs Minister

ABC  

The head of the nation's largest Aboriginal land council has said he advised the Prime Minister to dump Nigel Scullion as Indigenous Affairs Minister. But Joe Morrison, chief executive of the Northern Land Council, said the council wrote to Malcolm Turnbull in recent weeks to raise concerns about the Minister's approach to communal land rights. "I think it was unfortunate …

Federal Government accused of bias after failing to meet with elected Indigenous body
9 years ago

Federal Government accused of bias after failing to meet with elected Indigenous body

ABC  

The Prime Minister's failure to book in a face-to-face meeting with the National Congress of Australia's First Peoples has prompted the Greens to accuse the Government of bias. Key points: National Congress of Australia's First Peoples says it has been waiting for a meeting with the PM since September Greens say Federal Government must 'move away from bias', follow through …

Indigenous body frustrated by Malcolm Turnbull's 'rhetoric' during tearful NITV interview
9 years ago

Indigenous body frustrated by Malcolm Turnbull's 'rhetoric' during tearful NITV interview

ABC  

The country's peak elected representative body for Indigenous Australians says it is less than impressed by the Prime Minister's latest comments on Indigenous affairs. Key points: National Congress says it has been waiting for meeting with PM since he took office Turnbull says "every PM a PM for Indigenous Affairs" Vote on constitutional recognition an option for May 2017 In …

Indigenous Referendum Council named after drawn-out negotiations between Government, Opposition
9 years, 3 months ago

Indigenous Referendum Council named after drawn-out negotiations between Government, Opposition

ABC  

The Federal Government and Opposition have settled on the long-awaited Referendum Council to consult on the best prospect of recognising Indigenous Australians in the constitution. 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 …

Nationals MP mocked after he petitions Malcolm Turnbull to turn away refugees
9 years, 4 months ago

Nationals MP mocked after he petitions Malcolm Turnbull to turn away refugees

Daily Mail  

Prime Minister Malcolm Turnbull has been asked to close Australia's borders to Middle Eastern refugees in wake of the terrorist attacks across Paris by a NSW Nationals MP. Nationals MP Andrew Fraser took to his Facebook to ask Prime Minister Malcolm Turnbull to close Australia's borders 'Message to Malcolm Turnbull: Australia does not need Middle Eastern refugees or Islamic boat …

Malcolm Turnbull under pressure to continue Tony Abbott's focus on Indigenous affairs
9 years, 6 months ago

Malcolm Turnbull under pressure to continue Tony Abbott's focus on Indigenous affairs

ABC  

As peak Indigenous groups prepare to meet at Federal Parliament today, the man appointed to head Tony Abbott's Indigenous Advisory Council, Warren Mundine, has expressed hope the portfolio will continue to be prioritised under Malcolm Turnbull. Mr Mundine was appointed to chair the Indigenous Advisory Council when Mr Abbott came to office in 2013 to consult on the wide range …

Indigenous leaders call on Malcolm Turnbull to reverse 'disaster' portfolio shift
9 years, 6 months ago

Indigenous leaders call on Malcolm Turnbull to reverse 'disaster' portfolio shift

ABC  

Indigenous leaders have called on Prime Minister Malcolm Turnbull to reverse Tony Abbott's decision to move the portfolio into the Department of Prime Minister and Cabinet, describing the change as an "absolute disaster". "Moving all of the responsibilities into his portfolio in Prime Minister and Cabinet's department in Canberra, centralising all the decision-making, has just been a disaster," Mr Malezer …

Indigenous community leaders seek to 'urgently' discuss policies with Malcolm Turnbull
9 years, 6 months ago

Indigenous community leaders seek to 'urgently' discuss policies with Malcolm Turnbull

ABC  

The National Congress of Australia's First Peoples writes to the new Prime Minister Malcolm Turnbull seeking urgent talks to discuss some of their concerns. "Now that there is a new Prime Minister we can say, 'well, there's a blank canvas' — well, it's not the case," he said. He said Mr Abbott had left job "half done" and raised worries …

Prime Minister Tony Abbott facing insider rebellion on referendum to recognise Indigenous Australians
9 years, 7 months ago

Prime Minister Tony Abbott facing insider rebellion on referendum to recognise Indigenous Australians

ABC  

Prime Minister Tony Abbott is facing a small but influential internal rebellion on the referendum to recognise Indigenous Australians in the Constitution. Key points: Abbott facing internal dissent on referendum MP says failed vote 'could make it seem Australia is racist' Issue to come to head at WA Liberal conference PM heads to Torres Strait on Sunday A handful of …

Malcolm Turnbull raises concerns with Tony Abbott after Prime Minister sidesteps Cabinet with revised citizenship laws
9 years, 9 months ago

Malcolm Turnbull raises concerns with Tony Abbott after Prime Minister sidesteps Cabinet with revised citizenship laws

ABC  

Prime Minister Tony Abbott is facing fresh internal discontent, after reports he will not take a revised version of the contentious citizenship laws back to Cabinet. Extensive leaks from the original Cabinet discussions last month revealed frustration from at least six senior ministers about the plans to bolster the power of the immigration minister to revoke citizenship. Immigration Minister Peter …

Bill Shorten says Australia should not wait for change of monarch to renew republic debate
9 years, 9 months ago

Bill Shorten says Australia should not wait for change of monarch to renew republic debate

ABC  

Australians should not wait until the Queen dies to renew the debate about becoming a republic, Federal Opposition Leader Bill Shorten says. Speaking at an event in Sydney last night, Mr Shorten said becoming a republic and the recognition of Indigenous Australians were the two major priorities for constitutional change. "I think our ultimate goal should be to lay out …

Aboriginal leaders question motives behind PM Tony Abbott's push on Constitution
10 years, 3 months ago

Aboriginal leaders question motives behind PM Tony Abbott's push on Constitution

ABC  

Aboriginal leaders have questioned the motives behind Prime Minister Tony Abbott's pledge at a fundraising dinner in Sydney on Thursday to "sweat blood" for a referendum on whether to recognise Indigenous people in the Constitution. "I believe that is the wrong move and it is time the Government became sincere and really tried to do the best by the first …

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