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What can history teach us to ensure a successful referendum for A First Nations Voice to parliament?

The Albanese government is moving ahead with plans to hold a first-term referendum on a First Nations Voice. The Prime Minister has attended the annual Garma Festival in northeast Arnhem Land, where the Voice was a key focus.

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View from The Hill: Albanese takes welcome first step but government needs to produce Voice detail

Prime Minister Anthony Albanese has made a good start on his push to enshrine an Indigenous Voice in the Constitution. But we shouldn’t delude ourselves: the path to success remains difficult, and hard decisions will have to be made on the journey.

The Conversation

What would an Indigenous Voice to Parliament look like? And how might it work?

The Prime Minister has revealed a proposed set of words to be added to the constitution for an Indigenous Voice to Parliament. The opposition says the move is positive and next step is to explain how it would work. Here's what we know so far.

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The Prime Minister insists he's willing to take a risk on a referendum, to 'uplift our whole nation'

The Prime Minister wants the referendum question to be clear and simple — but that comes at the cost of leaving it to the parliament to determine the composition, powers and function of the Voice.

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Voice question 'simple' enough to pass: PM

Prime Minister Anthony Albanese has used the Indigenous Garma Festival to unveil a proposed referendum question to enshrine a Voice to parliament.

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Garma Indigenous leaders urge Voice unity

Indigenous leaders at the Garma Festival have outlined the next steps in their campaign for constitutional recognition and a Voice to parliament.

AAP

Creating a constitutional Voice – the words that could change Australia

Ideas are powerful, but when it comes to a constitutional amendment, they need to be put into words before they can be debated seriously.

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Albanese’s Laid Out A Draft Question For The Referendum On A First Nations Voice To Parliament

About fkn time.

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Albanese releases draft wording for Indigenous 'Voice to parliament' referendum

Anthony Albanese will propose draft wording to insert into the constitution an Indigenous “Voice” to parliament when he addresses the Garma Festival in Arnhem Land on Saturday.

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PM urges support for referendum on Voice

The prime minister has called on his colleagues to seize an opportunity to enshrine an Indigenous Voice in the constitution, during the opening of parliament.

AAP

Nolan Neal death: America’s Got Talent and The Voice contestant dies aged 41

Singer was signed with Hollywood Records and had released two albums, ‘The Wire’ and ‘NashviLA’

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Somerset and Malaysia all-rounder Arul Suppiah reveals battle with anorexia

Ahead of the 2022 Vitality Blast Finals Day, which is supporting the Professional Cricketers’ Trust, former cricketer Arul Suppiah has bravely revealed his battle

Wales Online

Queensland Indigenous voice panel named

Eight Indigenous representatives have been appointed by the Queensland government to consult on the national Voice to Parliament.

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The Albanese government has committed to enshrining a First Nations Voice in the Constitution. What do Australians think of the idea?

Prime Minister Anthony Albanese and his new government have committed to enshrining a First Nations Voice in the Australian Constitution. To do so, a majority of Australians in a majority of states will have to vote “yes” at a referendum.

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‘Be loud and proud’: Linda Burney calls for support for referendum on First Nations voice to parliament

Minister for Indigenous Australians addresses packed forum in Sydney while expressing support for referendumGet our free news app; get our morning email briefing

Irish Mirror

'Latte levy' rows ahead of politicians' vote on new charge for takeaway coffee cups

Bill calling for 20c a cup is dividing climate change activists and retailers

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Consultation to start on SA Indigenous Voice to Parliament ahead of 2023 launch

South Australian Attorney-General Kyam Maher wants to begin talks on a state version of the First Nations Voice to Parliament ahead of a launch of the body next year.

The Conversation

First Nations people shouldn't have to wait for a referendum to get a Voice to Parliament

The new Labor government has promised to make a significant change in the life of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Peoples, with a full commitment to the Uluru Statement from the Heart. But rather than waiting for a referendum to enshrine the Indigenous Voice to parliament, Labor should do it…

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First Minister Nicola Sturgeon meets Ukrainian MP in Scottish Parliament

The FM hosted Kira Rudik, leader of the liberal Voice party in Ukraine

The Canberra Times

Who does Xanthe Campbell think will win The Voice grand final tonight?

The Canberra schoolgirl came achingly close to getting in the grand final as the national capital gets behind former Lake Ginnderra student

The Canberra Times

The Voice grand finalist credits Canberra music teacher for her stellar rise

The young mum grew up in Canberra after moving to the national capital from Zimbabwe

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We keep hearing about a First Nations Voice to parliament, but what would it actually look like in practice?

Prime Minister Anthony Albanese began his election night victory speech by declaring: “I commit to the Uluru Statement from the Heart in full.” This commitment, delivered on the eve of the fifth anniversary of the Uluru Statement, is monumentally important to First Nations people and to the nation.

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Anthony Albanese promised action on the Uluru Statement from the Heart. So what is the proposed Indigenous Voice to Parliament?

Under the guidance of the first Indigenous woman to hold the Indigenous Affairs ministry, it's likely the Uluru Statement from the Heart can finally be put into action, including an enshrined Voice to Parliament. But what exactly does this mean?

WEKU

After the Buffalo slayings, parents struggle through talks with their children

Some of the children want to know how someone could do something so horrible. Others are too young to fully comprehend. Parents say there are no easy answers to the questions the children ask.

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How do the major parties rate on the First Nations Voice to Parliament? We asked 5 experts

One of the recommendations from the 2017 Uluru Statement from the Heart calls for the establishment of a First Nations Voice to parliament, enshrined in the Constitution. This would ensure First Nations people are formally consulted on government decisions and legislation affecting their communities.

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