Indigenous leader Fred Pascoe says the Voice is still mysterious to many people
1 year, 10 months ago

Indigenous leader Fred Pascoe says the Voice is still mysterious to many people

ABC  

Prominent Indigenous leaders from Australia's north are calling on the federal government to give people more information about the Voice to Parliament or risk a no vote. Key points: An Indigenous leader says economic development is the key to intergenerational change Fred Pascoe supports the the Voice but says it will need to offer more than a "warm and fuzzy feeling" The debate on the bill to set up the referendum is underway in federal parliament Fred Pascoe sits at the helm of the Gulf Regional Economic Aboriginal Trust, which owns millions of dollars' worth of assets, including art galleries, supermarkets and tourism attractions. Mr Pascoe said many people had little understanding of what the Indigenous Voice to Parliament was and urged the government to embark on an information campaign or risk losing support. Opposition Leader Peter Dutton said the Indigenous Voice to Parliament will "re-racialise our nation" in a speech the Indigenous Australians Minister Linda Burney described as "disinformation" and scare-mongering. Mr Pascoe said that while he supports the Voice and would be voting yes in the referendum to be held later this year, it needed to be more than a "warm and fuzzy feeling".

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Australia Says ‘No’ to Indigenous Voice
1 year, 4 months ago

Australia Says ‘No’ to Indigenous Voice

The Diplomat  

Australia’s Voice to Parliament Referendum went down in flames in the October 14 vote. Albanese framed the referendum as recognizing the 65,000-year history of Australia’s First Peoples and atoning for the many wrongs of White Australia, so Australia’s Indigenous peoples can forge better futures. There may have been decades of historical rewriting and dissemination into the national consciousness; court cases, …

Australia looks for new ways to lift Indigenous living standards after referendum loss
1 year, 5 months ago

Australia looks for new ways to lift Indigenous living standards after referendum loss

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 will look for new …

Australians decide against creating an Indigenous Voice to advise Parliament on minority issues
1 year, 5 months ago

Australians decide against creating an Indigenous Voice to advise Parliament on minority issues

Associated Press  

CANBERRA, Australia — Australians voted in a referendum Saturday against enshrining in the nation’s constitution a mechanism for Indigenous people to advise Parliament on policies that affect their lives. Proponents said creating an Indigenous Voice via the constitution would recognize the special place that Indigenous people have in Australian history while giving them input in government policies. The proposal called …

Indigenous Voice: Has Australia missed its opportunity to move on from racist past?
1 year, 5 months ago

Indigenous Voice: Has Australia missed its opportunity to move on from racist past?

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. Australians are being asked to alter the country’s founding …

Voice vital to reconciliation, improved Indigenous health, says chief emergency doctor Stephen Gourley
1 year, 5 months ago

Voice vital to reconciliation, improved Indigenous health, says chief emergency doctor Stephen Gourley

ABC  

One of the nation's most esteemed emergency physicians, Stephen Gourley, is backing the Voice to Parliament, saying it is a vital step towards meaningful reconciliation and improving the health outcomes of Indigenous Australians. Key points: Emergency physician Dr Stephen Gourley is urging Indigenous people to support the Voice to Parliament He says the Voice is a vital step towards meaningful …

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 …

Australia’s ‘voice’ for Indigenous people failing to win support
1 year, 5 months ago

Australia’s ‘voice’ for Indigenous people failing to win support

The Independent  

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The notion of Indigenous peoples having a Voice is not unique — just ask Pacific countries
1 year, 5 months ago

The notion of Indigenous peoples having a Voice is not unique — just ask Pacific countries

ABC  

In under two weeks, Australians will vote in a constitutional referendum on whether to establish an Indigenous Voice to Parliament. University of Technology Sydney constitutional lawyer Harry Hobbs said the senate must be consulted by New Caledonia's government when it comes to issues around Kanak identity, customary civil status and customary lands. Melbourne University associate professor Simon Batterbury, who researches …

What is the Indigenous Voice to Parliament and how would it work? Plus everything you need to know about voting and what happens next
1 year, 5 months ago

What is the Indigenous Voice to Parliament and how would it work? Plus everything you need to know about voting and what happens next

ABC  

On October 14, Australian voters will vote in the first referendum of this century. This would happen by changing the constitution to include a body called the Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Voice, which would give Indigenous people a direct line to advise government on issues that affect their communities. The Voice is short for the Aboriginal and Torres Strait …

A bruising week for Indigenous people as the nation debates the Voice and opens old wounds
1 year, 6 months ago

A bruising week for Indigenous people as the nation debates the Voice and opens old wounds

ABC  

A month out from a referendum and it might be the ugliest week Aboriginal people have been subjected to in what can feel like an interminable campaign. Wotjobaluk man and assembly member Dylan Clarke, whose name was deceptively used to spread the message, said the letter was designed depict Aboriginal people "as something to be afraid of". Fear of the …

Australians are voting on creating an Indigenous Voice to Parliament. Here’s what you need to know
1 year, 7 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, 7 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 …

Indigenous Voice to Parliament referendum date announced by Prime Minister Anthony Albanese — as it happened
1 year, 7 months ago

Indigenous Voice to Parliament referendum date announced by Prime Minister Anthony Albanese — as it happened

ABC  

I don't understand, what's the point of the Minister for Indigenous Australians? And it's a good one, because we know there's been some confusion and debate over why an external Voice to Parliament is needed when there are Indigenous voices and politicians inside the Parliament of Australia. The role and function of the Minister for Indigenous Australians is to drive …

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 …

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 …

Aboriginal leaders say more education needed for Indigenous Voice to Parliament referendum
1 year, 9 months ago

Aboriginal leaders say more education needed for Indigenous Voice to Parliament referendum

ABC  

When the Australian Senate passed legislation to proceed with a referendum on an Indigenous Voice to Parliament, Wiradjuri and Gamilaroi woman Lynette Riley felt conflicted. Key points: Dr Lynette Riley says while a referendum shouldn't be necessary, it's crucial people understand the importance in voting "yes" Birrugan Dunn-Velasco is abstaining from voting, emphasising the need for tangible initiatives Professor Marcia …

How will WA's vast landscape and wide array of Indigenous viewpoints affect how it votes in Voice referendum?
2 years ago

How will WA's vast landscape and wide array of Indigenous viewpoints affect how it votes in Voice referendum?

ABC  

Western Australia's vastness, the variety of different Aboriginal views and experiences of entrenched disadvantage are likely to shape the state's coming vote on an Indigenous Voice to Parliament. Key points: Western Australia's leaders have differing opinions on the Voice referendum Some believe it will help unite Indigenous and non-Indigenous people Others believe it will offer little practical benefit to Indigenous …

What are Australia's plans for Indigenous Voice?
2 years ago

What are Australia's plans for Indigenous Voice?

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. Proponents say embedding the Voice in the constitution would …

What are Australia’s plans for Indigenous Voice?
2 years ago

What are Australia’s plans for Indigenous Voice?

Associated Press  

CANBERRA, Australia — Australians expect to vote this year 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. Proponents say embedding the Voice in the constitution would recognize the special place that Indigenous people have in Australian history while giving them …

No, Indigenous Australians don't already have a Voice to Parliament
2 years ago

No, Indigenous Australians don't already have a Voice to Parliament

ABC  

CheckMate is a weekly newsletter from RMIT FactLab recapping the latest in the world of fact checking and misinformation. Campaigners for the "No" vote in the upcoming Voice to Parliament referendum have taken to social media to suggest Indigenous Australians already have such a voice in the form of the National Indigenous Australians Agency. According to Dylan Lino of the …

Indigenous Australians both hopeful and anxious about a Voice to Parliament
2 years ago

Indigenous Australians both hopeful and anxious about a Voice to Parliament

ABC  

Uncle Danny Eastwood began his art as a child growing up in and around Sydney during the 1950s, discovering he had an "imagination that sees things all the time". Despite years of "truth-telling", Uncle Danny feels many people are still not listening and hopes an Indigenous Voice to Parliament can change that. "The Voice is saying we need housing, we …

Voice not 'on track for success' says Opposition
2 years, 1 month ago

Voice not 'on track for success' says Opposition

ABC  

Shadow Attorney-General Julian Leeser and Liberal leader Peter Dutton say they do not believe the proposed Voice to Parliament is "on track for success" following a meeting with the referendum working group. Key points: Debate over the wording of the proposed constitutional amendment has dominated a meeting of the referendum working group One lawyer said leaving “executive government” in the …

Indigenous Australians Minister Linda Burney warns apology boycotters against repeating the same mistakes with the Voice
2 years, 1 month ago

Indigenous Australians Minister Linda Burney warns apology boycotters against repeating the same mistakes with the Voice

ABC  

Indigenous Australians Minister Linda Burney has warned those who boycotted the apology to the stolen generations 15 years ago to not repeat the mistakes of the past when it comes to a Voice to Parliament. Key points: Linda Burney says those who walked out on the apology should avoid taking similar actions against the Voice Peter Dutton was the only …

What are Aboriginal people saying about the Voice to Parliament?
2 years, 1 month ago

What are Aboriginal people saying about the Voice to Parliament?

ABC  

As politicians and campaigners begin to announce their positions leading up to this year's Voice referendum, First Nations voices have been heard on both sides of the debate. "We're where we are this year, and where we were last year, and we would've not gone anywhere – for me, it's the worst outcome." "If we don't talk about racism, or …

EXPLAINER: What is an Australian Black Voice to Parliament?
2 years, 2 months ago

EXPLAINER: What is an Australian Black Voice to Parliament?

Associated Press  

CANBERRA, Australia — Australians expect to vote this year 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. Proponents say embedding the Voice in the constitution would recognize the special place that Indigenous people have in Australian history while giving them …

EXPLAINER: What is an Australian Black Voice to Parliament?
2 years, 2 months ago

EXPLAINER: What is an Australian Black Voice to Parliament?

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 Australians expect to vote this …

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 …

Despite a cost of living crisis and other challenges, Australia's economic future is bright
2 years, 2 months ago

Despite a cost of living crisis and other challenges, Australia's economic future is bright

ABC  

I won an award in 2022. Last year saw an escalation of the climate change crisis, a war in Ukraine, soaring inflation, further phases of a global pandemic, the Bank of England rescue Britain from a major financial crisis, and the death of Queen Elizabeth II – to name but a few moments. We're miles behind on the transition to …

Australia to hold referendum on Indigenous ‘Voice’ next year
2 years, 3 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 …

How David Littleproud's electorate reacted to his Voice to Parliament announcement
2 years, 3 months ago

How David Littleproud's electorate reacted to his Voice to Parliament announcement

ABC  

Western Queensland is traditional Liberal-National territory and one of Australia's safest conservative seats, where residents have supported their federal member David Littleproud since 2016. Ms Thompson played a role in the creation of the Uluru Statement from the Heart that informed the Indigenous Voice to Parliament concept, but said she couldn't support the campaign. "Because if the 28 Uluru statement …

Uluru Statement advocates hope to 'persuade' Nationals to change their stance on the Voice
2 years, 4 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 …

Elder in David Littleproud's electorate rebukes Nationals over opposition to Voice to Parliament
2 years, 4 months ago

Elder in David Littleproud's electorate rebukes Nationals over opposition to Voice to Parliament

ABC  

Aboriginal elders in David Littleproud's western Queensland electorate have rebuked the federal National Party over its pledge to oppose an Indigenous Voice to Parliament. Key points: The National Party says it is unable to support an Indigenous Voice to Parliament An elder in leader David Littleproud's electorate says her community has not been consulted by the Nationals NSW MP Andrew …

How five young Indigenous people feel about the Voice to Parliament — in their own words
2 years, 4 months ago

How five young Indigenous people feel about the Voice to Parliament — in their own words

ABC  

Five years ago, more than 250 Indigenous leaders signed off on the Uluru Statement from the Heart. They called for the establishment of a First Nations Voice enshrined in the Constitution — which would represent First Nations people to advise government on Indigenous policy. We spoke to five young Indigenous people in Western Australia about their hopes, questions and concerns …

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 …

Push for an Indigenous Voice to Parliament ramps up, as PM promises referendum next financial year
2 years, 6 months ago

Push for an Indigenous Voice to Parliament ramps up, as PM promises referendum next financial year

ABC  

Prime Minister Anthony Albanese says the referendum on an Indigenous Voice to Parliament will be held in the next financial year — between July 2023 and July 2024. Key points: The first official meeting for the Voice took place on Thursday, with the prime minister meeting with prominent Indigenous representatives Speaking after the meeting, Mr Albanese said he hadn't yet …

First Indigenous Voice to Parliament advertisement tells Australians to make history
2 years, 6 months ago

First Indigenous Voice to Parliament advertisement tells Australians to make history

Daily Mail  

The first ad for the Indigenous Voice to Parliament campaign makes an emotional pitch for a grassroots rallying from everyday Australians to 'make right' the injustice that First Peoples have 'no say in matters that affect them'. The first ad promoting a 'yes' vote in the upcoming referendum for an Indigenous Voice to Parliament has been released 'It's about how …

What would an Indigenous Voice to Parliament look like? And how might it work?
2 years, 8 months ago

What would an Indigenous Voice to Parliament look like? And how might it work?

ABC  

Prime Minister Anthony Albanese has revealed a proposed set of words to be added to the constitution to enshrine an Indigenous Voice to Parliament. The Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Voice may make representations to parliament and the executive government on matters relating to Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples. The parliament shall, subject to this constitution, have power to …

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 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 …

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 …

Marcia Langton and Tom Calma to help shape Indigenous voice to government
5 years, 5 months ago

Marcia Langton and Tom Calma to help shape Indigenous voice to government

ABC  

The Minister for Indigenous Australians has dismissed suggestions the Coalition's plan for a "voice to government" is going against community demands, insisting Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islanders just want their voices heard. Key points: Marcia Langton and Tom Calma appointed to lead a group offering models for an Indigenous advisory body The Government is facing criticism it has refused to …

Indigenous voice to parliament should be reconsidered, bipartisan committee finds
6 years, 4 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 …

Indigenous advisory body would be supported by Australians, survey finds
7 years, 5 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 …

Everyone has a role to play in closing the gap between Indigenous and non-Indigenous Australia, Kia Dowell writes
9 years, 1 month ago

Everyone has a role to play in closing the gap between Indigenous and non-Indigenous Australia, Kia Dowell writes

ABC  

Closing the gap between Indigenous and non-Indigenous Australia is not just about grand speeches or moving Australia Day, it is about empowering Aboriginal communities to make their own changes and overcoming racism — one bigot at a time, Kia Dowell writes. Noel Pearson's National Press Club address failed address how the Indigenous community can help bring about change, Kia Dowell …

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