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For a lot of First Nations peoples, debates around the Voice to Parliament are not about a simple 'yes' or 'no'

A referendum to vote on a constitutionally enshrined Indigenous Voice to Parliament will be happening later this year.

The Conversation

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

Buses probably beat light rail to the stadium

Newcastle Herald letters to the editor, February 22, 2023

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'Silence is political': Universities urged to take stance on Voice referendum

Indigenous academics have urged universities to play an active role in the Voice debate.

The Canberra Times

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

From the Heart readies to launch its official 'Yes' campaign for Voice to Parliament

The First Nations organisation leading the push for a Voice to Parliament prepares to launch its "Yes" campaign in Adelaide.

ABC News

South Australian Liberals to oppose state First Nations Voice to Parliament proposal

South Australia's Liberal opposition says it will not support the state-based First Nations Voice to Parliament in its proposed form, saying it is opposed to the model.

ABC News

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Newcastle's inner city parking woes loomed long before Supercars

The influx of builders working on various big projects means there has been a flood of trades all needing parking, but spaces are limited.

Newcastle Herald

Noel Pearson says he will 'fall silent' if Voice referendum fails

Indigenous advocate Noel Pearson says a rejection of the Voice to Parliament would represent a failure of a whole generation of Indigenous leadership, saying it would then be up to a new generation to chart a different way forward.

ABC News

NT opposition leader urged to oppose Indigenous Voice by senator Jacinta Nampijinpa Price

The CLP's leader in the Northern Territory Legislative Assembly, Lia Finocchiaro, has previously indicated her parliamentary team could vote in favour of an Indigenous Voice to Parliament even if the rank-and-file members oppose it.

ABC News

Long before the Voice vote, the Australian Aboriginal Progressive Association called for parliamentary representation

Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander readers are advised this article contains names and/or images of deceased people.

The Conversation

Rank-and-file of NT's Country Liberal Party support motions backing No campaign of Voice to Parliament

The rebuke presents a challenge to the party's leader in the NT Legislative Assembly, Lia Finocchiaro, who last week said she supported the concept of the Voice but wanted more detail from Canberra.

ABC News

Many of my own people tell me they don't understand the Voice

Aunty Patty Undi is sitting next to me in a place of our ancestors. She is an old lady now and she is wondering does this nation — Australia — truly care for us? Many of my own people don't know who to trust and they wonder if the Voice…

ABC News

Peter Dutton accused of making public comments at odds with private Voice meetings

Referendum working group member and Uluru Statement advocate Thomas Mayo says Peter Dutton's comments to the media about the Voice are "disappointing" and do not reflect what he said when he met with the group.

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Dutton’s views on Indigenous voice ‘not that far apart’ from referendum working group, key member says

Thomas Mayo says the opposition leader’s public statements at odds with views expressed to the working group at Thursday meeting

The Conversation

The 1967 referendum was the most successful in Australia's history. But what it can tell us about 2023 is complicated

This article references antiquated language when referring to First Nations people. It also mentions names and has images of people who may have passed away.

Newcastle Herald

After four years of trams in Newcastle, let's make trips free

It appears to me that if you are under the age of about 20 you have the right to use the tram without paying.

The Conversation

Grattan on Friday: Adam Bandt is wedged by Greens' overreach on emissions legislation

If Peter Dutton is caught in a classic rock-and-hard-place dilemma over the Voice to Parliament, the same could be said for Greens leader Adam Bandt on the safeguard legislation to underpin the government’s climate policy.

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NT Chief Minister Natasha Fyles pressures Country Liberals on Voice to Parliament before Arafura by-election

The Northern Territory's opposition will abstain from a motion expressing support for the Indigenous Voice to Parliament, which the government has brought forward ahead of the upcoming Arafura by-election.

ABC News

Voice not 'on track for success' says Opposition

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

The Conversation

Young people may decide the outcome of the Voice referendum – here's why

A referendum on a First Nations Voice to Parliament is set to be held in the second half of this year. Australians will be asked if they agree to a constitutional amendment to give First Nations people a voice in government decisions that directly affect them. This body aims to…

Newcastle Herald

If parking in the city was fine, we wouldn't need tickets - or rangers

The council parking rangers are only doing their job. It is what they are paid to do.

The Conversation

Liberals likely to win Aston byelection; Voice support increases in Essential poll

On February 9, Liberal Alan Tudge announced he would resign from politics, setting up a byelection in his Victorian seat of Aston. A date for the byelection is still to be determined.

ABC News

How Patty Mills is using basketball to highlight importance of the Indigenous Voice to Parliament vote

Patty Mills's family have been instrumental in pursuing Indigenous recognition for decades. The Boomers star is continuing their legacy through his beloved sport.

The Canberra Times

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