The Latest Breaking News from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Voice

'Our voice must be heard': Indigenous leaders call on government to enable, not do

Indigenous leaders are determined to make sure calls for a Voice to Parliament don't fall on deaf ears.

Newcastle Herald · Feb 26, 2023

Factbox-Five things to know about Australia's planned Indigenous referendum

Australia's government plans to hold a referendum between August and December this year on recognising the nation's Indigenous people in its constitution.

Reuters · Feb 23, 2023

No, the Voice isn't a 'radical' change to our Constitution

Some people have criticised the draft proposal for a First Nations Voice as a radical change to Australia’s Constitution.

The Conversation · Feb 22, 2023

Parliament to debate wording of Voice to Parliament question and amendments 'within months'

A parliamentary debate over the precise wording of the Voice referendum text looks set to kick off in March, with Attorney-General Mark Dreyfus promising there will be "ample time" for the discussion.

ABC News · Jan 16, 2023

An Indigenous Voice to Parliament will not give 'special rights' or create a veto

The Constitutional Expert Group, appointed to advise on the proposed Voice to Parliament referendum, has concluded that the “draft amendment is constitutionally sound” and does not amount to a “veto” power or provide anyone with “special rights”.

The Conversation · Dec 14, 2022

How five young Indigenous people feel about the Voice to Parliament — in their own words

ABC Radio Perth talked to five young Indigenous people about their hopes, questions and concerns about the Voice, and what it means for the future.

ABC News · Nov 6, 2022

A constitutional Voice to Parliament: ensuring parliament is in charge, not the courts

Australians will soon vote in a referendum on a First Nations Voice – a constitutionally guaranteed body empowering Indigenous communities to advise parliament and government on Indigenous affairs, as advocated by the Uluru Statement.

The Conversation · Oct 26, 2022

First ad for yes vote on Indigenous voice asks all Australians to talk about referendum

‘History is calling’, according to ad from Uluru Dialogue group, which says it’s the start of a ‘journey of nation-building’

The Guardian - AU · Sep 25, 2022

Some politicians and pundits claim the Voice to Parliament would be a 'third chamber'. Five constitutional law experts weigh in

As Labor progresses a referendum on the Voice to Parliament, some politicians and pundits have claimed it would be a 'third chamber'. We asked five experts to weigh in.

ABC News · Sep 22, 2022

How would an Indigenous voice work and what are people saying about it?

In press conference with NBA superstar Shaquille O’Neal, PM reveals he has been talking with sporting figures about supporting campaign

The Guardian - AU · Aug 27, 2022