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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…

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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.

ABC News

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 Guardian - AU

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.

The Conversation

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.

Newcastle Herald

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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.

The Conversation

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.

ABC News

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…

The Conversation

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.

Newcastle Herald

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.

The Conversation

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.

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The Canberra Times

What you missed in Tuesday's Senate estimates

Here are the headlines from Tuesday's Senate estimates.

The Conversation

Our research has shown Indigenous peoples' needs cannot be understood and met, without Indigenous voices

Opponents of an Indigenous Voice to parliament say the Voice is merely symbolic and another pointless layer of bureaucracy. They say that what is needed are “practical measures”.

The Conversation

The history of referendums in Australia is riddled with failure. Albanese has much at risk – and much to gain

The Australian summer has not been kind to the proposal for a First Nations Voice to Parliament. A recent Newspoll shows a majority in favour – at 56% – but with half of those only partly in favour and 37% opposed. There is plenty of material for opponents to work…

Newcastle Herald

Letters to the editor: plea to restore Blacksmiths to former glory

LETTERS: Newcastle Herald readers have their say on the issues of the day.

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View from The Hill: Dutton apologises for missing Apology's symbolism but how will he see the Voice's symbolism?

It wasn’t the first time Peter Dutton had said he was sorry for boycotting Kevin Rudd’s 2008’s historic Apology to the Stolen Generations, but Monday’s reiteration was an important moment for the opposition leader.

ABC News

On the 15th anniversary of the apology to the Stolen Generations, federal government unveils $424 million Closing the Gap plan

The federal government acknowledges there has been an "enormous failure" in attempts to close the gap between Indigenous and non-Indigenous Australians, as it unveils a fresh national plan and hundreds of millions of dollars of funding.

The Conversation

Albanese government announces $424 million to narrow a gap that is not closing fast enough

The Albanese government has unveiled a new implementation plan for Closing the Gap with $424 million over several years in additional money for “practical action”.

ABC News

Indigenous Australians Minister Linda Burney warns apology boycotters against repeating the same mistakes with the Voice

The minister for Indigenous Australians says those parliamentarians who walked out on the apology to the stolen generations should avoid taking similar actions against the Voice.

Newcastle Herald

Plea for 'decency and integrity' amid fear Voice vote will expose Aussie intolerance

Newcastle Herald readers have their say on the issues of the day.

The Conversation

Grattan on Friday: Aston byelection will test Peter Dutton's ability to campaign on Victoria's tough terrain

The Melbourne outer suburban seat of Aston, set for a byelection after former Liberal minister Alan Tudge’s resignation, has already made its mark on history.

The Guardian - AU

Lidia Thorpe won’t rule out launching new political party as she doubles down against voice to parliament

Exclusive: Former Greens senator says she will be guided by activists and elders as she pledges to champion the Blak sovereignty movement

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