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'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

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

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.

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Politics with Michelle Grattan: Frank Brennan on rewording Voice question

Frank Brennan has been involved over decades in the big debates in Indigenous affairs. A Jesuit priest and an academic expert on the constitution, Brennan has advocated for recognising First Nations peoples in that document.

The Conversation

Voice not 'on track for success' says Opposition

The referendum advisory group has rejected advice to remove "executive government" from the proposed constitutional amendment.

ABC News

Barnaby Joyce says Labor hasn't released the wording to enshrine the Voice to Parliament in the constitution. Is that correct?

Barnaby Joyce says Labor has not released the detail of the wording change to the constitution for the Voice to Parliament. Is that correct? RMIT ABC Fact Check investigates.

ABC News

Indigenous people to be explicitly recognised as 'First Peoples of Australia' in proposed constitutional change

A fourth sentence explicitly recognising Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people as the traditional owners of Australia could be added to the constitution if a referendum on the Indigenous Voice to Parliament succeeds.

ABC News

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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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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Newcastle Herald

'Historic moment' for a Voice to Parliament

"This will be a place where people can translate from grassroots into the conscience of the country those details that affect communities."

The Guardian - AU

Indigenous voice to parliament: how will the constitution change and what will Australians be asked to vote on?

The idea of recognising Indigenous Australians in the constitution has gone through many iterations. Here’s what the government is proposing

ABC News

Why does the government need a referendum on Indigenous Voice to Parliament? What if it fails?

Prime Minister Anthony Albanese has taken the first steps towards a referendum that would enshrine an Indigenous Voice to Parliament. But why does the government need to hold a referendum and what happens if it fails?

The Conversation

View from The Hill: Albanese takes welcome first step but government needs to produce Voice detail

Prime Minister Anthony Albanese has made a good start on his push to enshrine an Indigenous Voice in the Constitution. But we shouldn’t delude ourselves: the path to success remains difficult, and hard decisions will have to be made on the journey.

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What would an Indigenous Voice to Parliament look like? And how might it work?

The Prime Minister has revealed a proposed set of words to be added to the constitution for an Indigenous Voice to Parliament. The opposition says the move is positive and next step is to explain how it would work. Here's what we know so far.

The Conversation

Creating a constitutional Voice – the words that could change Australia

Ideas are powerful, but when it comes to a constitutional amendment, they need to be put into words before they can be debated seriously.

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Albanese’s Laid Out A Draft Question For The Referendum On A First Nations Voice To Parliament

About fkn time.

The Guardian - AU

Anthony Albanese reveals ‘simple and clear’ wording of referendum question on Indigenous voice

Prime minister uses Garma festival speech to suggest Australians should be asked a simple yes or no question on enshrining a voice in the constitution

The Conversation

Albanese releases draft wording for Indigenous 'Voice to parliament' referendum

Anthony Albanese will propose draft wording to insert into the constitution an Indigenous “Voice” to parliament when he addresses the Garma Festival in Arnhem Land on Saturday.

ABC News

Prime Minister to announce Australia's first referendum in 20 years at Garma Festival. Here's what you might be asked

In a major announcement on Saturday at the Garma Festival, Prime Minister Anthony Albanese will unveil a draft question that Australians could be asked during a referendum to create an Indigenous Voice to Parliament.

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