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'Why risk racial harmony?': Key Lib queries voice vote

Opposition Indigenous Australians spokesman Julian Leeser has suggested the government should reconsider the timing of a referendum on a voice to government.

AAP · Apr 2, 2023

The Voice: what is it, where did it come from, and what can it achieve?

This is the first article in our three-part series explaining Voice, Treaty and Truth.

The Conversation · Mar 28, 2023

Voice supporters want it to advise executive government. Why are critics worried?

The Indigenous consultation body must be at the table as policies and laws are developed, advocates argue

The Guardian - AU · Mar 2, 2023

'We destroy lives': Pearson urges schools to use explicit instruction over inquiry

The scholar and activist has praised the Canberra Goulburn archdiocese's Catalyst program as a beacon for the country.

The Canberra Times · Jan 30, 2023

In the clamour and confusion around the Indigenous voice, the media has a special responsibility

The debate is complex and long overdue, but the least we must do is present the arguments with clarity and in good faith

The Guardian - AU · Jan 26, 2023

Grattan on Friday: Response to Alice Springs crisis poses early Indigenous affairs test for Albanese

Prime Minister Anthony Albanese did the right thing in dashing off to Alice Springs this week in response to the publicity about that city’s crime crisis. But in doing so, he set up a test for himself.

The Conversation · Jan 26, 2023

Australia Day focuses on Black recognition in constitution

Australians are marking the 235th anniversary of British colonization

The Independent UK · Jan 26, 2023

Alan Kohler: Happy Australia Day. Let’s make it a two-day festival

January 26 is a ridiculous national day for Australia Day, but it’s the one we’ve got, and we’re stuck with it.

The New Daily · Jan 25, 2023

Guardian Essential poll: Albanese approval rating dips in sign of gruelling political year ahead

Prime minister’s lowest result since last August doesn’t necessarily mean the end of government’s post-election honeymoon

The Guardian - AU · Jan 23, 2023

Federal Labor MP warns Alice Springs crime crisis is impeding Voice debate

The debate over enshrining an Indigenous Voice in the Constitution is being impeded by the Alice Springs crime crisis, according to the Indigenous Labor member for the Northern Territory seat of Lingiari, Marion Scrymgour.

The Conversation · Jan 23, 2023