Scientists challenge Australians to answer Indigenous Voice call The peak body representing more than 100,000 science and technology workers has thrown its support behind a Voice to Parliament. The New Daily · Mar 6, 2023
Indigenous Australians both hopeful and anxious about a Voice to Parliament Artist Uncle Danny Eastwood hopes an Indigenous Voice to Parliament will help educate people across Australia, but some people are uncertain about how it will work. ABC News · Mar 3, 2023
Hope springs eternal for Knights fans as new NRL season arrives tonight The key question remains - will we be celebrating a team that seriously competes every week, or looking for excuses again? Newcastle Herald · Mar 2, 2023
High cost of entry for juniors may hide the best of sport from them Craig Johnston is deservedly a legend of the sport in Australia. A brilliant player who has also long been an innovative thinker. He deserves to be listened to. Newcastle Herald · Mar 1, 2023
Ken Wyatt calls on Peter Dutton to give Liberals a conscience vote on the Voice to Parliament Former minister for Indigenous Australians and 'Yes' campaigner Ken Wyatt and senior 'No' campaign leader Warren Mundine discuss key issues on the Voice referendum. ABC News · Mar 1, 2023
A Voice to Parliament will not give 'special treatment' to Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Australians. Here's why We asked our readers what they would like to know about the proposed Indigenous Voice to Parliament. In the lead-up to the referendum, our expert authors will answer those questions. You can read the other questions and answers here. The Conversation · Mar 1, 2023
African students who fled Ukraine told to return to warzone or miss out on uni degrees Ukraine's Ministry of Education is asking medical students to return by March 14th to sit an exam and requiring them to sign a form stating they are “responsible for their own safety and life” Daily Mirror · Feb 28, 2023
What happens if the government goes against the advice of the Voice to Parliament? We asked our readers what they would like to know about the proposed Indigenous Voice to Parliament. In the lead-up to the referendum, our expert authors will answer those questions. You can read the other questions and answers here. The Conversation · Feb 28, 2023
Your questions answered on the Voice to Parliament We asked readers what they would like to know about the Voice to Parliament. In the lead-up to the referendum we’ll be asking our experts to answer your questions. Thanks to the more than 9,000 of you who took part in the survey. We’ll update this page as answers come… The Conversation · Feb 28, 2023
Uluru Dialogue co-chair says Indigenous Voice to Parliament referendum the ‘last roll of the dice’ The referendum for a Voice to Parliament is the 'last roll of the dice' for structural reform, Uluru Dialogue co-chair Pat Anderson says. The New Daily · Feb 27, 2023
Labor's lead reduced in a NSW Newspoll four weeks before election; Voice support steady The New South Wales state election will be held in nearly four weeks, on March 25. A Newspoll, conducted February 20-23 from a sample of 1,014, gave Labor a 52-48 lead, a two-point gain for the Coalition since a September NSW Newspoll. Primary votes were 37% Coalition (up two), 36%… The Conversation · Feb 26, 2023
'Our voice must be heard': Indigenous leaders call on government to enable, not do Indigenous leaders are determined to make sure calls for a Voice to Parliament don't fall on deaf ears. Newcastle Herald · Feb 26, 2023
Gippsland elders weigh in on Voice to Parliament, call for diversity of views Indigenous leaders from Gippsland call for more details on the working logistics of a fair and equitable Voice to Parliament, warning that it must reflect the diversity of different cultural lore and practices. ABC News · Feb 26, 2023
Sussan Ley decries Voice to Parliament as prime minister's 're-election vanity project' As Prime Minister Anthony Albanese pursues bipartisan support for a Voice to Parliament in the coming referendum, the deputy Liberal leader makes some of the most critical remarks of the Voice yet. ABC News · Feb 24, 2023
ABC News · Feb 23, 2023 Yes campaign for Indigenous Voice to Parliament launches with announcement of multi-million-dollar donation A multi-million-dollar donation will be used for resources and community events as the Yes campaign for an Indigenous Voice to Parliament gets underway.
Reuters · Feb 23, 2023 What is Australia's Indigenous 'Voice to Parliament' campaign? Australia plans to hold a federal referendum later this year to constitutionally recognise its Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people through the establishment of a representative Voice that will provide non-binding advice to the parliament.
The Conversation · Feb 22, 2023 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 · Feb 22, 2023 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.
Newcastle Herald · Feb 22, 2023 Buses probably beat light rail to the stadium Newcastle Herald letters to the editor, February 22, 2023
The Canberra Times · Feb 22, 2023 '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 Conversation · Feb 22, 2023 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.
ABC News · Feb 21, 2023 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 · Feb 20, 2023 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.
Newcastle Herald · Feb 20, 2023 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.
ABC News · Feb 20, 2023 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.