Calls to scrap referendum labelled ‘absurd’ – as it happened This blog is now closed. The Guardian - AU · Apr 30, 2023
The Liberals are the fifth iteration of our main centre-right party. Could The Voice hasten a sixth? Peter Dutton’s defensive posture of just appealing to "the base’" and trying to hold the Liberals together may prove the losing gambit. The New Daily · Apr 30, 2023
The Liberals are the fifth iteration of Australia's main centre-right party. Could the Voice campaign hasten a sixth? Party stability on the progressive side of politics, and repeated party reconfiguration on the conservative side of politics, is a marked contrast in the history of Australia’s two-party political system. The Conversation · Apr 30, 2023
There are 11 First Nations MPs and senators. Here's what they think of a Voice to Parliament The 2022 federal election delivered record results for First Nations representation in parliament. Ahead of the referendum, the ABC contacted the 11 politicians to hear directly from them what they think about a constitutionally enshrined Voice to Parliament. ABC News · Apr 30, 2023
Voice campaign puts Victorian Liberals’ split in the spotlight Victorian Coalition MPs are set to decide on a free vote on the Voice, potentially placing them in conflict with a binding federal stance. The New Daily · Apr 30, 2023
APS reforms seek to lift First Nations representation 'It's important you provide that space and support to do that.' The Canberra Times · Apr 29, 2023
Former federal Liberal minister Ken Wyatt urges Australians on all sides of Voice debate to speak up Former federal Liberal Indigenous Affairs minister Ken Wyatt encourages Australians to inform themselves about the Voice, and debate the looming referendum regardless of what side they are on. ABC News · Apr 28, 2023
Grattan on Friday: Albanese runs a highly controlled government using gossamer threads Anthony Albanese’s first year as prime minister will, as it happens, be bookended by meetings of the Quad – the gathering of the leaders of the United States, Japan, India and Australia. The Conversation · Apr 27, 2023
Will a preoccupation with party unity destroy the Liberal Party? Such has been the turmoil over the Liberal Party’s recent decision to join the National Party in campaigning against the forthcoming referendum on the Voice to Parliament that even some of the most reliable supporters in the media have remarked on the internal division. The Conversation · Apr 26, 2023
Newcastle MP says Australia 'mature enough' to vote for Indigenous Voice Ms Claydon says social media will make the referendum campaign like no other in Australia's history. Newcastle Herald · Apr 26, 2023
Real problems with Hamilton South's social housing aren't street level "Redeveloping" the suburb does nothing to address them. https://www.newcastleherald.com.au/story/8172528/ Newcastle Herald · Apr 26, 2023
Watch three different contestants on The Voice stun judges with jaw-dropping Rammstein covers Rammstein covers have found their way onto The Voice on multiple occasions, but here are three times when the judges were truly amazed Metal Hammer · Apr 26, 2023
Why The Voice’s Grace West Is The Front-Runner To Win Blake Shelton’s Final Season Blake Shelton team member Grace West may be the front-runner to win The Voice Season 23. Cinemablend · Apr 25, 2023
A bastard's tale worthy of the Anzac legend Apart from its historical significance, it's a rollicking good yarn. Newcastle Herald · Apr 24, 2023
The Conversation · Apr 23, 2023 Labor gains in Newspoll but Voice support slumps in other polls; NSW final results and Queensland polls A federal Newspoll, conducted April 19-22 from a sample of 1,514, gave Labor a 56-44 lead, a one-point gain for Labor since the previous Newspoll, three weeks ago. Primary votes were 38% Labor (steady), 33% Coalition (steady), 11% Greens (up one), 7% One Nation (down one) and 11% for all…
The New Daily · Apr 23, 2023 NSW Liberals yet to decide if they’re for the Voice or against it The incoming NSW Liberal Party leader has refused to commit to supporting or opposing the proposed Indigenous Voice to parliament
Newcastle Herald · Apr 21, 2023 Horror stories of aged care industry's crisis aren't the full picture My wife is in an aged care home in Mayfield and has been a resident since October.
The Guardian - UK · Apr 21, 2023 I’m a Man City fan. Despite the backlash, it’s time to sink these ships The ships that adorn the badges of both Manchester clubs are a reminder of the city’s links to slavery and must go, says editor of the Voice Lester Holloway
The Conversation · Apr 21, 2023 Solicitor-general confirms Voice model is legally sound, will not 'fetter or impede' parliament The federal government today released the long-awaited legal advice on the Voice to parliament from Australia’s solicitor-general, Stephen Donaghue.
ABC News · Apr 21, 2023 Central Land Council condemns 'divisive' politics of Shadow Minister for Indigenous Australians Jacinta Nampijinpa Price The powerful land council issues a strongly-worded statement criticising Shadow Minister for Indigenous Australians Jacinta Nampijinpa Price for divisive politics and asking her to "not tell lies" about local Indigenous people.
ABC News · Apr 21, 2023 Voice to Parliament would be an 'enhancement' to constitution, according to solicitor-general The federal government releases opinion from the solicitor-general on the Voice to Parliament, which deems the proposed amendment legally sound and an "enhancement" to the constitution.
ABC News · Apr 20, 2023 Pauline Hanson claims list of Indigenous 'demands' found via FOI shows 'dangers' of a Voice to Parliament. What's actually in the documents? One Nation leader Pauline Hanson has told parliament that Freedom of Information documents show the "danger" of the Voice to Parliament. So what's actually in the documents?
The Conversation · Apr 20, 2023 Politics with Michelle Grattan: Labor MP Marion Scrymgour on the Voice and the need for a new NT jobs program With the Liberal Party formally opposing the Voice, Opposition Leader Peter Dutton last week kicked off his no campaign in Alice Springs. His claim that child sexual abuse is rife was quickly under attack from the government and others who accused him of politicking, using the issue as a political…
The New Daily · Apr 20, 2023 Price slammed over Voice, as another Liberal breaks ranks A major Aboriginal group has delivered a stinging rebuke to the opposition spokeswoman for Indigenous Australians, Jacinta Price.
The New Daily · Apr 19, 2023 NT senator brings family story to ‘no’ Voice campaign ad The new coalition spokeswoman for Indigenous Australians says the voice referendum will divide Australians along racial lines in a new advertisement