Trying to avoid talking about 'treaty' could do the Voice campaign more harm than good
1 year, 7 months ago

Trying to avoid talking about 'treaty' could do the Voice campaign more harm than good

ABC  

The Albanese government is at risk of letting down the Voice's "yes" case by its tactics of excessive caution and control in the referendum debate. The Coalition this week focused its attack on the issue of treaty – the part of the Uluru Statement from the Heart calling for "a Makarrata Commission to supervise a process of agreement-making between governments and First Nations and truth-telling about our history". VERDICT: "Yes, but more to it" Prime Minister Anthony Albanese has claimed surveys show Indigenous Australians support the Voice at a rate between 80 and 90 per cent. Indeed, the just-released Draft Platform for the party's national conference this month declares Labor supports "all elements" of the Statement, including the Voice, a Makarrata Commission for agreement-making and a truth-telling process.

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Uluru Statement architect Megan Davis says she was open to calling off Voice referendum
5 months, 1 week ago

Uluru Statement architect Megan Davis says she was open to calling off Voice referendum

ABC  

One of the architects of the Uluru Statement from the Heart, Megan Davis, has revealed she was open to the idea of not proceeding with the Voice referendum, once it became apparent it was very unlikely to get the public's approval. Monday marks the anniversary of the failed referendum, and Ms Davis said it has been a tough week for …

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 …

A 'Voice'... without 'Treaty' or 'Truth': Why Anthony Albanese isn't talking about what happens if 'Yes' wins the referendum
1 year, 7 months ago

A 'Voice'... without 'Treaty' or 'Truth': Why Anthony Albanese isn't talking about what happens if 'Yes' wins the referendum

Daily Mail  

Now, he doesn't want to conflate treaty and Voice For years he was comfortable sharing his position Anthony Albanese has been calling for First Nations recognition and reconciliation under the collective slogan of 'Voice, Treaty, Truth' his entire adult life. While the Voice would be the only element of the Uluru Statement from the Heart written into our constitution, the …

Is there treaty in the Voice? What is treaty and truth-telling? Voice to Parliament questions answered
1 year, 7 months ago

Is there treaty in the Voice? What is treaty and truth-telling? Voice to Parliament questions answered

ABC  

Labor and the Voice to Parliament have been the target of an intensifying opposition campaign in recent weeks. The platform says: "Labor supports all elements of the Uluru Statement from the Heart, including a constitutionally enshrined Voice to Parliament, a Makarrata Commission for agreement-making and a national process of truth-telling." If the Voice is successful, the government will look to …

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 …

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, 2 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 …

Anthony Albanese promised action on the Uluru Statement from the Heart. So what is the proposed Indigenous Voice to Parliament?
2 years, 9 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, 9 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 …

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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