Indigenous Voice architects back Greens push for federal truth and justice commission
5 months, 3 weeks ago

Indigenous Voice architects back Greens push for federal truth and justice commission

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In short: A leading figure in the Voice campaign has used her first public statement since the referendum to back calls for a truth-telling commission. One of the leading figures behind the campaign for an Indigenous Voice to Parliament has used her first public statement since the referendum to call out the Albanese government's "silence" following the result, and back a Greens push for a federal truth and justice commission. Greens to introduce Makarrata bill The Greens' bill would establish a commission of 10 members, which would spend four years looking into "historic and ongoing injustices" towards Indigenous Australians. Greens First Nations spokesperson Dorinda Cox says a truth and justice commission is more important after the Voice referendum defeat. 'We will take our time': Albanese government treading carefully The Voice referendum was a key election pledge for the Albanese government, along with establishing a Makarrata Commission "as a priority".

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Voice not 'on track for success' says Opposition
1 year, 10 months ago

Voice not 'on track for success' says Opposition

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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 …

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

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

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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 …

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