Voice support slides as experts reassure on sovereignty A key figure in the design of the Indigenous voice says constitutional experts almost unanimously agree the federal parliament's supremacy won't be undermined. AAP · Mar 24, 2023
Legal experts worry the words 'executive government' could lead to Voice referendum court battles Constitutional lawyers are divided on whether the proposed wording for the Voice could face a High Court challenge if it was written into the constitution. ABC News · Mar 23, 2023
The proposed voice to parliament question has been revealed. What happens next? A referendum years in the making will be held in Australia before 2023 is up. Here’s what we can expect in the next few months The Guardian - AU · Mar 23, 2023
Chalmers warns of funding ‘traps’ in budget preview – as it happened This blog is now closed. The Guardian - AU · Mar 22, 2023
Voice referendum question and constitutional amendment set to be revealed Prime Minister Anthony Albanese is expected to put forward the proposed question to cabinet on Thursday morning after meeting with members of the Referendum Working Group. ABC News · Mar 22, 2023
Voice supporters want it to advise executive government. Why are critics worried? The Indigenous consultation body must be at the table as policies and laws are developed, advocates argue The Guardian - AU · Mar 2, 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
Indigenous voice referendum the 'last roll of the dice' Professor Megan Davis and Aunty Pat Anderson have spoken about the Indigenous voice to parliament as part of the Gandhi Oration at the University of NSW. AAP · Feb 27, 2023
Yes launch shifts voice conversation back to ‘where it belongs’ – away from politicians After weeks of accusations in Canberra, Indigenous organisers launch campaign they hope will ‘bring Australians along with them’ The Guardian - AU · Feb 24, 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 Canberra Times · Feb 22, 2023
Voice campaign advocates turn to community support The "yes" campaign for an Indigenous voice to parliament hopes to drum up support for the proposal by bringing the conversation to communities. AAP · Feb 19, 2023
Voice referendum: who’s behind the yes and no campaigns and how do they plan to convince Australia? The yes campaign is being driven by three collectives with a shared history, while the no side has been more reluctant to share its plans The Guardian - AU · Feb 19, 2023
Indigenous voice proponents look to maximise 'friends' Architects of the Uluru Statement from the Heart have met with MPs from across the political spectrum to advance the "yes" campaign for a voice to parliament. AAP · Feb 15, 2023
Pamphlets for voice to parliament could spread misinformation and ‘racist messaging’, leading yes campaigner says Prof Megan Davis has expressed concern that pamphlets will be written by politicians and could feed mistrust The Guardian - AU · Feb 10, 2023
The Guardian - AU · Feb 5, 2023 Albanese declares Indigenous voice won’t impact First Nations sovereignty Speaking ahead of the opening of the parliamentary year, the PM dismisses the notion of having a constitutional convention before the referendum
ABC News · Feb 5, 2023 Peter Dutton's Voice to Parliament questions may not be answered, says leading Uluru Statement author Professor Megan Davis, who on Thursday met with the opposition leader as he mulls whether to support the Voice to Parliament, says some of his questions cannot be answered before the referendum.
The New Daily · Feb 4, 2023 PM: Opponents are ‘trying to start culture war’ on Indigenous voice Anthony Albanese says he hopes Australians will see through a "culture war" that is being drummed up on social media against an Indigenous voice to
ABC News · Feb 2, 2023 Peter Dutton commits to continue to meet with Voice referendum working group The opposition leader vows to continue to meet with Indigenous leaders helping to shape the looming Voice to Parliament referendum, after talking with the group for the first time.
The Canberra Times · Feb 1, 2023 Peter Dutton to meet Voice to Parliament referendum working group Mr Dutton will have an opportunity to hear from many members of the working group, made of Indigenous people and legal experts, on the details on the Voice to Parliament.
ABC News · Feb 1, 2023 Peter Dutton to meet with Uluru Statement from the Heart architects over Indigenous Voice to Parliament referendum Architects of the Uluru Statement from the Heart will use a meeting with Opposition Leader Peter Dutton to make the case for why the Liberal Party should support this year's referendum on an Indigenous Voice to Parliament.
The Guardian - AU · Jan 19, 2023 Morning Mail: Australian Open all hours, prison treaty fail, Alec Baldwin charged over shooting Thansi Kokkinakis loses epic six-hour, five-setter against Andy Murray ending at 4am; Australia faces ignominy over UN torture pact; and Alex Baldwin faces involuntary manslaughter case
AAP · Jan 8, 2023 Voice leaders 'tired of political games' Professor Megan Davis insists Australians won't head to the ballot box without knowing what they are voting for on the Indigenous voice to parliament.
AAP · Jan 3, 2023 Indigenous voice 'action week' organised Academic and lawyer Megan Davis wants community groups and grassroots organisations to get involved in the "yes" campaign for an Indigenous voice to parliament.
ABC News · Dec 23, 2022 Uluru Statement co-author makes the case for an Indigenous Voice to Parliament Professor Megan Davis says a Voice would drive real change for Indigenous Australians by giving them a say in policymaking.
AAP · Dec 9, 2022 'Truth telling' began with Redfern speech As Australia prepares for the Voice referendum, Professor Megan Davis looks back at the words Paul Keating spoke 30 years ago today at Sydney's Redfern Park.