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

Prime Minister Anthony Albanese says country will vote on proposal that could change it ‘for the better’ on October 14.

Al Jazeera

Hawaii fires show transition to underground power lines is overdue

'This type of ignition has happened in NSW as well.'

Newcastle Herald

Afternoon Update: Matildas fever grips Australia; Thorpe calls voice ‘window dressing’; and eating animals when you know their names

Matildas fans scramble for hottest tickets in town as World Cup semi-final against England to kick off tonight

The Guardian - AU

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Lidia Thorpe says Australia’s voice referendum should be called off

Prominent senator says she does not believe the proposal will address the longstanding issues facing Aboriginal people.

Al Jazeera

Vandals damage Indigenous birthing tree sacred to Victoria’s Djab Wurrung people

Police investigate vandalism of tree that was set to be demolished for major road project before large protests in western Victoria

The Guardian - AU

Warren Mundine urged to give full details of ‘sacking’ of no campaign volunteers over alleged racist remarks

Spokesman for Indigenous voice to parliament no campaign also condemns comments by Advance board member questioning Stan Grant’s skin tone

The Guardian - AU

No campaign runs opposite claims on Indigenous voice across different social media pages

Exclusive: Advance lobby group runs multiple Facebook pages that target different demographics, including one that purports to be a neutral news source

The Guardian - AU

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Not just a youth movement: history too often forgets older protesters

Recent sustained anti-coal action by Blockade Australia in the Hunter Valley has brought public protest back into the news cycle. Activists have occupied trains, railway lines and machinery in an attempt to obstruct coal production and broadcast their message about the climate crisis.

The Conversation

Media must not confuse voters about Indigenous support for voice, Anthony Albanese says

PM reels off names of prominent yes campaigners backing ‘a moment of national unity’

The Guardian - AU

Support for the Voice to Parliament slumps in Newspoll, along with Albanese's ratings

In this week’s federal Newspoll, conducted with a longer-than-usual fieldwork period (June 16–24) from a larger-than-usual sample of 2,303 people, the “no” vote to the Indigenous Voice to Parliament took the lead by 47–43%, reversing a “yes” lead of 46–43% three weeks ago. Newspoll figures are from The Poll Bludger.

The Conversation

Paul Bongiorno: Business as usual in Canberra – so much for a kinder, gentler politics

Winston Churchill once observed that “democracy is the worst form of government, except for all the others that have been tried”.

The New Daily

‘Biggest danger’ named, as Indigenous Voice bill passes Parliament

Debate on the Voice bill drew opposition and sometimes inflammatory rhetoric from opposite poles of the political spectrum.

The New Daily

Tensions arise as Lidia Thorpe and Pauline Hanson vie to contribute to voice pamphlet

Representatives for opposing sides must collaborate on essays outlining their stands on Indigenous voice to parliament

The Guardian - AU

Hunter Indigenous leaders welcome Voice legislation but still have reservations

Senate passes Voice to Parliament referendum legislation 52 to 19.

Newcastle Herald

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Over to you, Australia: Indigenous campaigners hope voice debate is now respectful, not racist

Politicians have passed legislation enabling the referendum, likely in October. Now it’s up to the general public to make history

The Independent UK

Australia's Senate votes for holding referendum on Indigenous Voice to Parliament within 6 months

Australia’s Senate has voted for a referendum to be held this year on creating an Indigenous Voice to Parliament, an advocacy body to give the nation’s most disadvantaged ethnic minority more say on government policy

The Conversation

Referendum legislation passes 52-19 to applause but Lidia Thorpe condemns 'assimilation day'

The legislation to enable the Australian people to vote in a referendum for an Indigenous Voice to Parliament has passed the Senate by 52 to 19.

The New Daily

‘Make history’, PM urges voters after historic Voice step

Anthony Albanese has urged voters to "make history" after legislation for a referendum on the Indigenous Voice passed the senate.

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Parliament endorses referendum on Indigenous voice

Australians will vote in a referendum later this year to recognise Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islanders and enshrine an Indigenous voice in the constitution.

The New Daily

Senator David Van rides out pressure to quit after assault allegations

Senator David Van is riding out mounting pressure to quit politics after bombshell sexual assault allegations were levelled against him.

The Conversation

Referendum bill to pass on Monday while government pulls out stops to try to secure housing fund

Federal parliament enters its last week before the winter break ready to approve legislation for the Voice referendum but with the government’s proposed $10 billion Housing Australia Future Fund still in the balance.

The Guardian - AU

David Van to take leave from parliament as more former Coalition colleagues call for him to resign altogether

The senator – who denies any wrongdoing – resigned from the Liberal party on Saturday and claimed he has been denied procedural fairness

The New Daily

Senator at centre of groping scandal resigns from Liberal Party

Embattled Victorian senator David Van has resigned from the Liberal Party following allegations of misconduct against female colleagues

The Guardian - AU

Senator David Van resigns from Liberal party

Resignation follows multiple allegations of inappropriate behaviour which Van has rejected

The Guardian - AU

Australia’s politicians agree on one thing – it was a shocking week in parliament

Having spent two years trying to do better on sexual violence allegations, the damage will reverberate for some time

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