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With 11 Indigenous politicians in parliament, why does Australia need the Voice?

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.

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Country Liberal Party president Lawson Broad quits over party's opposition to an Indigenous Voice to Parliament

The Northern Territory's Country Liberal Party president Lawson Broad says he was "strongly opposed" to the recent announcement that the party's rank-and-file members had voted to back the 'No' campaign in the upcoming referendum.

ABC News

Define ‘Indigenous’: Liberals call on Labor to specify who the Voice would represent

Opposition Indigenous Australians spokesman Julian Leeser says the Albanese government needs to clarify the definition of Aboriginality

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Racist abuse of Indigenous NRL player Latrell Mitchell reflects Australia's past and present. How can we escape it?

Here we go again. Another racist attack in sport. More white noise telling us this is not who we are, racism has no place in our society. All well meaning. Until next time. Then we will hear it all again. So why am I writing this? asks Stan Grant

ABC News

South Australia set to become first jurisdiction with Indigenous Voice to Parliament

The South Australian government is aiming to have an Indigenous Voice to Parliament up and running before the national referendum, and supporters are hoping it will serve as an example for the proposed federal body.

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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

Jimmy Fallon pranks The Voice judges by auditioning for competition

The presenter pranked the 23rd series judges, Blake Shelton, Kelly Clarkson, Niall Horan, and Chance the Rapper

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Niall Horan divides The Voice fans after heated 'feud' with co-star in explosive debut

Niall Horan and his new co-star Blake Shelton kept The Voice viewers entertained with their heated 'rivalry', with fans divided over which coach to support

Daily Mirror

Beating heart of a city, but Newcastle's CBD is hard to find

Our council believes that the CBD is emerging as Newcastle West, and this store believes Cooks Hill qualifies. I reckon most Novocastrians still think it's uptown, where it always was. Can anyone enlighten me?

Newcastle Herald

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

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

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

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

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.

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A Voice to Parliament will not give 'special treatment' to Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Australians. Here's why

Daily Mirror

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”

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What happens if the government goes against the advice of the Voice to Parliament?

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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…

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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.

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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%…

Newcastle Herald

'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.

ABC News

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

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

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

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.

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