Voice to Parliament referendum pamphlets for Yes and No camps published by AEC
1 year, 5 months ago

Voice to Parliament referendum pamphlets for Yes and No camps published by AEC

ABC  

The No camp in the Voice to Parliament referendum has used its official campaign pamphlet to tell people "if you don't know, vote no" while the Yes side is calling on voters to "unite the nation". Key points: Pamphlets outlining the cases for the Yes and No sides will be mailed to all Australian households ahead of the referendum The No campaign is arguing the Voice would be "legally risky" and result in excessive litigation The Yes camp says concrete results will come from constitutional recognition and there is "nothing to fear" The Australian Electoral Commission published the official Yes and No cases on its website on Tuesday morning which will be sent to all Australian households before the referendum. Former High Court judge Ian Callinan says there would be a "decade" of litigation on how to interpret the Voice. The submission quotes Indigenous man and leading Yes campaigner Thomas Mayo, who previously said "Pay The Rent" could be looked at after the Voice as a way to make reparations to First Nations people.

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Voice referendum updates: Nation votes No to Voice to Parliament, with all six states rejecting change — as it happened
1 year, 2 months ago

Voice referendum updates: Nation votes No to Voice to Parliament, with all six states rejecting change — as it happened

ABC  

Reporting by Patrick Bell Independent senator for the ACT David Pocock said the referendum result showed the need for truth in political advertising laws. Senator Pocock made the statement at a gathering of Yes volunteers in Canberra after the ACT was the only Australian jurisdiction to vote in favour of a Voice to Parliament. Senator Pocock also took a swipe …

Voice to Parliament No campaigners accused of asking volunteers to spread 'fear and misinformation'
1 year, 3 months ago

Voice to Parliament No campaigners accused of asking volunteers to spread 'fear and misinformation'

ABC  

The No campaign has been accused of asking volunteers to spread "fear and misinformation" and "flat out lie" in an effort to convince referendum voters of its agenda. Key points: No campaigners are being accused of telling "flat out lies" by the government No cold-calling volunteers were told to avoid saying which side of the Voice to Parliament debate they …

The campaign for the Voice referendum is off and away. Let's take a closer look at the facts
1 year, 3 months ago

The campaign for the Voice referendum is off and away. Let's take a closer look at the facts

ABC  

The campaign for the referendum on the Voice is off and away. And the PM's decision to characterise the Voice as a change that will make us feel better, and "might just" improve the lives of First Nations people – well. Until the 1967 referendum removed the words in bold, section 51 empowered the government to make laws regarding "the …

Do these Voice to Parliament claims raise an eyebrow? Here's what you can do about it
1 year, 3 months ago

Do these Voice to Parliament claims raise an eyebrow? Here's what you can do about it

ABC  

The Voice debate has been mired in misinformation, including unfounded claims around land rights, misleadingly edited videos, and accusations of voter fraud. Reminiscent of the lengthy chain emails distributed in the pre-social media era, a post listing up to 55 Indigenous organisations under the proclamation "THEY NEED ANOTHER VOICE!!" This is consistent with statements from Mr Mundine since 2017, in …

The Voice referendum could be Australia's date with destiny, and it may never come around again
1 year, 3 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 …

‘Yes’ optimistic as Australia sets date for Indigenous ‘Voice’ referendum
1 year, 3 months ago

‘Yes’ optimistic as Australia sets date for Indigenous ‘Voice’ referendum

Al Jazeera  

Prime Minister Anthony Albanese says voting on proposal that could change country ‘for the better’ will take place on October 14. If successful, the vote will see Australia’s Constitution amended to acknowledge Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people and create an all-Indigenous advisory board within the federal government. The referendum will see voters asked whether they agree to “alter the …

The cases for and against an Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Voice
1 year, 3 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 …

Indigenous community's handling of COVID shows why Voice to Parliament needed, Fiona Stanley says
1 year, 5 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 …

Peter Dutton calls for Voice referendum to be abandoned if government isn't confident of success
1 year, 6 months ago

Peter Dutton calls for Voice referendum to be abandoned if government isn't confident of success

ABC  

Opposition Leader Peter Dutton has warned the federal government it should abandon the Voice to Parliament referendum if it is unconvinced the "Yes" campaign will succeed. Key points: Dutton says the referendum should not proceed if there's a chance the 'Yes' vote will fail He warns that reconciliation will be harmed if the Voice does not gain support The prime …

Voice to Parliament court saga offering echoes of the Indigenous rights battles around Mabo, Wik decisions
1 year, 7 months ago

Voice to Parliament court saga offering echoes of the Indigenous rights battles around Mabo, Wik decisions

ABC  

It was a moment of pure joy. For those in the long game of politics — such as former deputy Liberal leader and former Native Title Tribunal Member Fred Chaney — it is all sounding a bit familiar, with the themes arising from the Mabo debate resurfacing in the Voice debate, particularly in relation to the High Court. Greg McIntyre …

Legal experts offer Voice to Parliament backing as referendum looms
1 year, 8 months ago

Legal experts offer Voice to Parliament backing as referendum looms

ABC  

Some of the nation's pre-eminent constitutional law experts have resoundingly backed the proposed Voice to Parliament during a parliamentary committee hearing in the nation's capital. Key points: The first day of a parliamentary inquiry into the proposed wording of the Voice to Parliament constitutional amendment has focused on the inclusion of "executive government" Constitutional experts rubbished concerns the proposed model …

Peter Dutton's 'resounding No' sets up a clear and partisan divide on the Voice to Parliament
1 year, 8 months ago

Peter Dutton's 'resounding No' sets up a clear and partisan divide on the Voice to Parliament

ABC  

Peter Dutton's declaration of the Liberal Party's position of "No" to a Voice to Parliament was simple and complicated all at once. Voice to Parliament explainer Photo shows Anthony Albanese and Referendum Working Group members stand behind lecterns to announce the proposed Voice to Parliament wording The proposed wording of the Indigenous Voice to Parliament referendum question has been announced, …

Voice to Parliament referendum triggers different views among Indigenous Australians
1 year, 9 months ago

Voice to Parliament referendum triggers different views among Indigenous Australians

ABC  

In Sydney's western suburbs, Uncle Wes Marne's weathered hands are making jewellery out of beads coloured in the red, yellow and black of the Aboriginal flag. Key points: The proposed wording for the Voice to Parliament referendum was unveiled on Thursday Prime Minister Anthony Albanese has described the Voice as an independent, representative body for First Nations people Australians will …

Voice to Parliament referendum question and constitutional amendment announced
1 year, 9 months 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 …

The Voice to Parliament yes campaign launches amid calls for the 'progressive no' to be heard
1 year, 10 months ago

The Voice to Parliament yes campaign launches amid calls for the 'progressive no' to be heard

ABC  

"We're not focusing on the day after the referendum, we're focusing on survival today," newly independent senator Lidia Thorpe explained on Thursday, as she upped the ante on the debate over a constitutionally enshrined Voice to Parliament. This week was dubbed a "week of action" by those campaigning for a yes vote in the referendum expected later in the year …

Opposition Leader Peter Dutton says the Indigenous Voice to Parliament referendum will fail without more detail
1 year, 11 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 …

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