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Federal Budget 2024: Anthony Albanese's government finally reveals how it will spend the money it allocated for Indigenous Voice to Parliament
7 months, 1 week ago

Federal Budget 2024: Anthony Albanese's government finally reveals how it will spend the money it allocated for Indigenous Voice to Parliament

Daily Mail  

The Albanese government has quietly re-allocated funding for implementing Voices to Parliament and the Makarrata Commission after the failed referendum. Funding was set aside last year for a Makarrata Commission to work alongside the Indigenous Voice to Parliament – so certain the government was that it would be supported by the Australian public. Funding was set aside last year for …

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Anthony Albanese is given a scathing new nickname for getting rid of object that took pride of place in his office - after being slammed for boastful end-of-year video glossing over his series of fail
1 year ago

Anthony Albanese is given a scathing new nickname for getting rid of object that took pride of place in his office - after being slammed for boastful end-of-year video glossing over his series of fail

Daily Mail  

Prime Minister Anthony Albanese has been labelled 'Airbrush Albo' for his 2023 'Year in Review' video which highlighted his government's achievements without touching on some notable missteps. BEFORE: Mr Albanese's GQ Award can be seen perched on the right of his cabinet AFTER: The award has since been removed The Prime Minister's office referred to a year full of policies …

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Indigenous Voice to Parliament rallies draw big numbers across Australia
1 year, 3 months ago

Indigenous Voice to Parliament rallies draw big numbers across Australia

ABC  

Quick Read In short: Yes campaign marches have taken place across Australia in support of a constitutionally-enshrined First Nations Voice to Parliament. Yes campaign marches have taken place across Australia in support of a constitutionally-enshrined First Nations Voice to Parliament. Sydney Walk for Yes rally attendee, Indigenous man Phil Hope. "There's a lot of negativity going around in the media …

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Top news of the day: August 30, 2023
1 year, 3 months ago

Top news of the day: August 30, 2023

The Hindu  

China doubles down on new map, tells India to ‘not over-interpret’ China on August 30 defended issuing a new “standard map” for 2023 that India has protested, saying it was “a routine practice” and asking New Delhi to “refrain from over-interpreting” it. PM Modi should speak on Chinese transgressions, says Rahul Gandhi; ‘baseless allegations’, replies BJP A day after India …

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Australians to vote in a referendum on Indigenous Voice to Parliament on October 14
1 year, 3 months ago

Australians to vote in a referendum on Indigenous Voice to Parliament on October 14

The Hindu  

Australians will vote on October 14 on a proposed law to create a so-called Indigenous Voice to Parliament in the nation’s first referendum in a generation. Explained | Australia’s referendum to include an Indigenous ‘Voice’ in its Constitution The referendum would enshrine in the Constitution an Indigenous Voice to Parliament, a collection of advocates aimed at giving the nation’s most …

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Australian prime minister will set a referendum date for Indigenous Voice to Parliament
1 year, 3 months ago

Australian prime minister will set a referendum date for Indigenous Voice to Parliament

Associated Press  

CANBERRA, Australia — Australian Prime Anthony Albanese said on Tuesday he expects public support for creating a so-called Indigenous Voice to Parliament will grow after he focuses the nation’s minds on the issue by setting a date for Australia’s first referendum in a generation. Albanese will announce on Wednesday a date for a referendum that would enshrine in the constitution …

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Vietnam War veterans reunite, share support for enshrined Indigenous Voice to Parliament
1 year, 4 months ago

Vietnam War veterans reunite, share support for enshrined Indigenous Voice to Parliament

ABC  

Two men, weathered by the harsh Australian sun, sit opposite each other on a balmy Alice Springs morning. "Once you become a soldier you become friends, but with us, it's mateship," Mr Shaw said from the front porch of his home. A few phone calls and a long drive Weeks earlier, when Mr Spencer picked up his local newspaper for …

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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, 5 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 …

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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 …

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Aboriginal leaders say more education needed for Indigenous Voice to Parliament referendum
1 year, 6 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 …

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Indigenous Voice to Parliament dominates Barunga Festival, 35 years after Bob Hawke promised treaty
1 year, 6 months ago

Indigenous Voice to Parliament dominates Barunga Festival, 35 years after Bob Hawke promised treaty

ABC  

In a small remote Northern Territory community, a popular First Nations festival this weekend has been dominated by politicians and Indigenous leaders promoting the Voice to Parliament. This year marked 35 years since Indigenous leaders presented the Barunga Statement to then-prime minister Bob Hawke in 1988, calling for a treaty and formal recognition of Indigenous people. In a nod to …

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Voice to Parliament draws mixed opinions in Indigenous community of Woorabinda
1 year, 6 months ago

Voice to Parliament draws mixed opinions in Indigenous community of Woorabinda

ABC  

Like many in his community, Douglas Graham wants to see the town of Woorabinda — and the lives of the people in it — improve, but he is unsure if or how the Indigenous Voice to Parliament would help. "I support the concept of constitutional recognition, but if you really want to make change, and close this gap … the …

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What is the Indigenous Voice to Parliament? Here's how it would work and who's for and against it
1 year, 7 months ago

What is the Indigenous Voice to Parliament? Here's how it would work and who's for and against it

ABC  

There's been a lot of talk about having an Indigenous Voice to Parliament, which would lead to a change to the Australian Constitution. The Voice would provide permanent representation and recognition for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples in the Constitution. In late March, the Referendum Working Group finalised its recommended wording of the referendum question, with Prime Minister Anthony …

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Voice to Parliament must be listened to, not just 'heard', inquiry told
1 year, 8 months ago

Voice to Parliament must be listened to, not just 'heard', inquiry told

ABC  

Leaders from Torres Strait Islander communities have told an inquiry they want an Indigenous Voice to Parliament "to be listened to, not just to be heard". Key points: The committee also heard evidence from Aboriginal community leaders in Cape York and Yarrabah Concerns about the Voice being ignored were raised to the committee One leader said the Liberal Party's proposed …

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Shadow Attorney-General Julian Leeser quits Liberal frontbench to support Voice to Parliament
1 year, 8 months ago

Shadow Attorney-General Julian Leeser quits Liberal frontbench to support Voice to Parliament

ABC  

Shadow Attorney-General and Indigenous Australians spokesman Julian Leeser has quit the Liberal frontbench, making way for him to campaign for an Indigenous Voice to Parliament. Key points: Julian Leeser has spent the last decade campaigning for a Voice to Parliament He says he's been unsuccessful at convincing his Liberal colleagues to support a constitutionally enshrined Voice Mr Leeser was absent …

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Leader of Young Liberals will consider supporting Indigenous Voice to Parliament, despite party stance
1 year, 8 months ago

Leader of Young Liberals will consider supporting Indigenous Voice to Parliament, despite party stance

ABC  

Anne Pattel-Grey, the head of the School of Indigenous Studies at the University of Divinity, has told Q+A that the referendum on the Voice to Parliament is not political but rather a question that goes to the integrity of all Australians. Key points: The leader of the Young Liberals said he was open to voting 'yes' on the Indigenous Voice …

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Liberal Party confirms it will oppose the Indigenous Voice to Parliament
1 year, 8 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 …

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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 …

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Thousands of Australians will not be able to vote in Indigenous Voice to Parliament referendum
1 year, 9 months ago

Thousands of Australians will not be able to vote in Indigenous Voice to Parliament referendum

ABC  

Thousands of people — including a significant number of First Nations Australians — will be prevented from voting on the referendum to establish an Indigenous Voice to Parliament if amendments to the referendum machinery bill are voted down in the Senate. Key points: People serving a sentence of more than three years in prison are not eligible to vote in …

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How Patty Mills is using basketball to highlight importance of the Indigenous Voice to Parliament vote
1 year, 10 months ago

How Patty Mills is using basketball to highlight importance of the Indigenous Voice to Parliament vote

ABC  

New York City is hardly synonymous with Australian Indigenous culture, but Patty Mills finds a way to incorporate daily cultural practices from his Brooklyn apartment. Key points: Mills says the Indigenous Voice to Parliament is important "because it's affected us" The NBA champion wants to use his profile "to bridge the gap" between Indigenous and non-Indigenous Australians He wants to …

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Anthony Albanese's changes to Australia in 2023
2 years ago

Anthony Albanese's changes to Australia in 2023

Daily Mail  

The PM has faced criticism over the cost of living crisis and power bills pledge Anthony Albanese can hold his head high after hitting the ground running since winning the election in May. Australia's 31st Prime Minister has also invested in TAFE, legislated for cheaper child care, and committed to cutting carbon emissions by 43 per cent below 2005 levels …

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

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Lia Finocchiaro says CLP yet to reach Voice to Parliament position, despite Jacinta Price announcing opposition
2 years ago

Lia Finocchiaro says CLP yet to reach Voice to Parliament position, despite Jacinta Price announcing opposition

ABC  

The political party of Northern Territory senator Jacinta Nampijinpa Price has not ruled out supporting an Indigenous Voice to Parliament, despite her declaration of opposition to the idea alongside the federal National Party. Key points: CLP leader Lia Finocchiaro says the party is "still looking" at its position on the Voice Labor senator Malarndirri McCarthy says Senator Price and the …

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Split in Nationals over Indigenous Voice to Parliament as Andrew Gee breaks ranks
2 years ago

Split in Nationals over Indigenous Voice to Parliament as Andrew Gee breaks ranks

ABC  

Nationals frontbencher Andrew Gee has broken ranks with his colleagues, arguing it is "absurd" for his party to expect him to change his stance on supporting an Indigenous Voice to Parliament. Key points: The Nationals on Monday said the party was unanimous in opposition to an Indigenous Voice to Parliament NSW MP Andrew Gee broke ranks and has vowed he …

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