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ACT only jurisdiction to vote 'yes' on Voice to Parliament

Antony Green called it for Canberra in the early stages of counting.

The Canberra Times

Voice to Parliament referendum: Australia votes no

Live coverage from Newcastle and the Hunter.

Newcastle Herald

Here’s What The Data Shows About First Nations Support For The Voice

Here's the data you need to know before heading into the booth

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How might the First Nations Voice to Parliament referendum affect Australia's international reputation?

In late September, American rap legend MC Hammer made a spectacular intervention into Australia’s upcoming referendum to establish a Voice to Parliament for First Nations people. In a tweet, he urged Australians to “repair the breach”.

The Conversation

Why is it legal to tell lies during the Voice referendum campaign?

A referendum to recognise First Nations Australians in Australia’s Constitution by establishing a Voice to Parliament will be held later this year. The Voice would be an advisory body allowing Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people to make representations to parliament and government on matters that affect them.

The Conversation

Far from undermining democracy, The Voice will pluralise and enrich Australia’s democratic conversation

Does the proposal for a Voice to Parliament prefigure a distinctive conception of democracy for Australia? A steady drumbeat of criticism to date has been that it will, instead, undermine our liberal democratic institutions.

The Conversation

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.

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Canberra Liberals MLA Mark Parton says he will vote yes to an Indigenous Voice to Parliament, putting him at odds with party colleague

Canberra Liberals MLA Mark Parton announces his support for a Voice to Parliament, putting him at odds with the party's deputy leader Jeremy Hanson.

ABC News

Peter Dutton accused of taking Voice to Parliament feedback 'out of context'

As the Liberal Party announced its position on a Voice to Parliament this week, First Nations communities across remote Western Australia, Queensland and the Northern Territory feel their voices have been taken out of context.

ABC News

Voice to Parliament 'No' campaign tour launched in Tamworth by Recognise a Better Way movement

Has the first formal event opposing a Voice to Parliament changed any minds? A group of Gomeroi Yinarr women who attended say it has not contributed to constructive debate, but others say it was "really informative".

ABC News

Parliament has decided on how the Voice referendum will work. Here's what to expect

The federal government is still nailing down the details of the coming referendum on a Voice to Parliament, but politicians have agreed on how the referendum should be conducted. Here's what you can expect.

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NT voters go to the polls in remote electorate of Arafura as parties differ over Voice to Parliament

In a by-election held in the Top End, locals are being asked to choose between one party that supports a Voice to Parliament, and another that's deeply divided over it. But what do locals really want?

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No, Indigenous Australians don't already have a Voice to Parliament

Social media users have suggested Indigenous Australians already have a Voice to Parliament in the form of the National Indigenous Australians Agency. Experts disagree.

ABC News

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.

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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.

ABC News

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.

The Canberra Times

'Not an Albanese magic trick': Dodson on Voice

Senator Pat Dodson calls for bi-partisan on a Voice to parliament.

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Shaquille O'Neal joins PM as Anthony Albanese says 'world is watching' Voice to Parliament debate

Prime Minister Anthony Albanese enlists the support of NBA legend Shaquille O'Neal in calling for constitutional recognition of Indigenous Australians and a Voice to Parliament.

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Establishing a Voice to Parliament could be an opportunity for Indigenous Nation Building. Here's what that means

Prime Minister Anthony Albanese has announced the wording of the referendum question to enable a constitutionally enshrined Indigenous Voice to Parliament. It would seem Albanese has made a solid start on his election night promise to embrace the 2017 Uluru Statement from the Heart.

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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.

The Canberra Times

Aboriginal Tent Embassy calls on Albanese for consultation on Uluru Statement from the Heart

The Aboriginal Tent Embassy said it does not accept the Uluru Statement from the Heart.

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Albanese wants to work quickly on 'Voice'

Anthony Albanese wants a Labor government to work quickly on a Voice to Parliament and constitutional recognition for Australia's Indigenous people.

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