FOUND: 2 - What They Never Told You

No, the Voice proposal will not be 'legally risky'. This misunderstands how constitutions work

The “no” campaign’s primary argument in the current referendum debate focuses on the dangerous consequences of a constitutionally enshrined Voice to Parliament.

The Conversation · Sep 6, 2023

It was written for nuclear disarmament – but today You’re The Voice is the perfect song for the 'yes' campaign

The serendipity of the pairing between John Farnham’s 1986 hit single You’re the Voice and the Voice to Parliament referendum is obvious, but it goes well beyond the fact the two share the key word “voice”.

The Conversation · Sep 4, 2023

A divided Australia will soon vote on the most significant referendum on Indigenous rights in 50 years

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

The Conversation · Aug 30, 2023

The campaign pamphlets for the Voice don't offer new perspectives. Do they still serve a purpose?

The Australian Electoral Commission (AEC) has published the “yes” and “no” pamphlets for the Voice to Parliament on its website. The pamphlet will eventually be printed and must be delivered to every household around the country at least 14 days before the referendum.

The Conversation · Jul 18, 2023

'Why didn't we know?' is no excuse. Non-Indigenous Australians must listen to the difficult historical truths told by First Nations people

Big things are being asked of history in 2023. Later this year, we will vote in the referendum to enshrine an Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander representative body – the Voice to Parliament – in the Australian constitution.

The Conversation · Jul 3, 2023

The Voice alone won't solve the issues facing Indigenous people. Everyone has to do that work

During this year’s Reconciliation Week I asked the group of non-Indigenous students I was teaching “who is responsible for doing Reconciliation work?”.

The Conversation · Jun 27, 2023

Watch: Voice campaigns gather steam, Aspirin risk, Knife crime, Cannabis debate

Watch: Now that the Voice to Parliament referendum has the green light to go ahead, the Yes and No campaigns have begun attempting to sway the votes of

The New Daily · Jun 20, 2023

In a Voice campaign marked by confusing, competing claims, there's a better way to educate voters

With parliament now having passed the Voice to Parliament referendum bill, and with the campaign about to get underway in earnest, there is a critical need for more trusted information. As scholars of deliberative democracy, we suggest Australia borrow from the US state of Oregon a new way of informing…

The Conversation · Jun 19, 2023

Where To Start If You Want To Learn More About Indigenous Culture In Your Workplace

National Reconciliation Week was this week. The theme was “Be a Voice for Generations” and encourages all Australians to support First Nations people within the community and be a voice for reconciliation by learning about Indigenous history and culture. This week is incredibly important, thanks to the discourse surrounding the…

Pedestrian.tv · Jun 2, 2023

Politics with Michelle Grattan: Liberal MP Bridget Archer urges other moderates to speak up as she presses for party change

The Coalition’s decision to oppose the Voice to Parliament has put its moderate members in a jam. Some moderates are active yes advocates, while others are trying to keep low profiles.

The Conversation · Jun 1, 2023