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What Voice Will We Give to Australia’s Future?

What Voice Will We Give to Australia’s Future?

By Lisa Jackson-Pulver
The wellbeing of our nation should be at the forefront of our minds right now – and we need to get the history right.

After 2023 Voice Disappointment, Is There Hope for Treaty in Australia?

After 2023 Voice Disappointment, Is There Hope for Treaty in Australia?

By Dechlan Brennan
Moving beyond the “no” campaign, conservative political parties across Australia are working to further erode Indigenous reconciliation movements, such as the various Treaty processes.
How Australia Failed Its Indigenous Communities, Again

How Australia Failed Its Indigenous Communities, Again

By Dechlan Brennan
The opposition Coalition and conservative media argued that the Voice would bring about a racial divide in the country. But it is already here, in clear view. 

Australia Says ‘No’ to Indigenous Voice

Australia Says ‘No’ to Indigenous Voice

By Patricia O’Brien
The Indigenous Voice to Parliament has been strangled by hands seeking short-term political gains.

Australia Shirks Responsibility to Indigenous Communities With Rejected Voice Referendum

Australia Shirks Responsibility to Indigenous Communities With Rejected Voice Referendum

By Grant Wyeth
Rather than understand the responsibility Australia has for its Indigenous population, both the Liberal and National parties sensed political opportunity in opposing the Voice. 

Australians Vote on a Voice for First Nations Peoples

Australians Vote on a Voice for First Nations Peoples

By Dechlan Brennan
Although the referendum’s suggested change would be small, the campaign against it has grown on the back of misinformation, lies, and a deep well of racism. Supporters are preparing for it to fail.

Why the Indigenous ‘Voice’ Has Proved a Tough Sell in Australia

Why the Indigenous ‘Voice’ Has Proved a Tough Sell in Australia

By Grant Wyeth
The last federal election was a vote against instability, not for any great positive vision. The public resistance to the proposed Voice to Parliament reflects that dynamic.
In Victoria, First Peoples’ Assembly Moves Toward Treaty

In Victoria, First Peoples’ Assembly Moves Toward Treaty

By Dechlan Brennan
Inaugural Co-Chair of the Assembly and Nira illim bulluk man of the Taungurung Nation Marcus Stewart said that the Victoria government can see that a “long-term commitment” for the treaty process is needed. 

Will Australia Enshrine an Indigenous Voice to Parliament in Its Constitution?

Will Australia Enshrine an Indigenous Voice to Parliament in Its Constitution?

By Dechlan Brennan
Altering the Australian Constitution is difficult, but present polling suggests support for an Indigenous Voice, despite some boisterous opposition.

What Are Australia’s Plans for the ‘Indigenous Voice’?

What Are Australia’s Plans for the ‘Indigenous Voice’?

By Rod McGuirk
Australia is planning a constitutional referendum on creating an Indigenous Voice in Parliament, but the move has generated controversy.

Australia Day Focuses Attention on Indigenous Recognition in Constitution

Australia Day Focuses Attention on Indigenous Recognition in Constitution

By Rod McGuirk
A referendum due later this year would create an Indigenous body known as the Voice to address Parliament on Indigenous issues.
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