'For us, by us': Indigenous plea for truth-telling An Indigenous man has marked the start of Reconciliation Week with the culmination of his 500km journey to reach the seat of government. AAP · May 26
No voice, no change: two years on from referendum Australia voted no to a national voice to parliament on October 14 2023, but two years on, its advocates say they remain steadfast in their mission for change. AAP · Oct 13, 2025
Indigenous voice champions mark referendum anniversary with rallying cry for unity in Australia Australia ‘still can’t have the hard conversations’, Pat Anderson tells online audience, who commit to stay true to Uluru The Guardian - AU · Oct 13, 2024
Albanese playing with fire as he crab-walks away from makarrata promise Breaking a promise to limit political damage may just cause more of it. Pretending you haven’t broken one definitely will The Guardian - AU · Aug 9, 2024
What is makarrata and has Albanese broken an election promise? The PM’s interpretation of the concept appears to differ from the one Indigenous leaders promote, sparking accusations he is abandoning it in favour of ‘casual conversations’ The Guardian - AU · Aug 5, 2024
Senator gives evidence at defamation trial – as it happened This blog is now closed. The Guardian - AU · Aug 4, 2024
Afternoon Update: no campaign condemned over ‘racist jokes’; kiss sparks outrage; and Qantas class action Indigenous leaders call on anti-voice campaigners to stop using ‘racist jokes’ after comments made at CPAC conference The Guardian - AU · Aug 21, 2023
‘Deeply misleading’: legal expert furious no campaign used his previous voice concerns in pamphlet Prof Greg Craven will complain to electoral commission after being quoted in no pamphlet despite writing to Peter Dutton’s office last week The Guardian - AU · Jul 18, 2023
All details not necessary for referendum vote: advocate As the wording of the 'yes' and 'no' cases is drafted, an Indigenous leader says there is enough information available for voters to make an informed decision. AAP · Jun 19, 2023
Over to you, Australia: Indigenous campaigners hope voice debate is now respectful, not racist Politicians have passed legislation enabling the referendum, likely in October. Now it’s up to the general public to make history The Guardian - AU · Jun 19, 2023
Yes campaign ‘keeping the faith’ despite declining polling for voice Key members of the campaign for an Indigenous voice to parliament say they won’t be caught up analysing numbers as some polls show no vote growing The Guardian - AU · Jun 13, 2023
‘Light a fire in the nation’: Indigenous Australians stand up to hate and push for voice on Uluru statement anniversary As Australia moves towards the voice referendum, the meeting in the community of Mutitjulu was an honouring of the original delivery of the statement and a reminder of its significance The Guardian - AU · May 27, 2023
Indigenous leaders warn that ‘hate is raining down on us’ as voice campaign ramps up Minister for Indigenous Australians, Linda Burney, asks nation to ‘lean on the wheel of history and give it a push’ The Guardian - AU · May 26, 2023
Referendum group returns to base camp at Uluru Six years on from the First Nations National Constitutional Convention at Uluru, members are gathering at base camp again. The New Daily · May 25, 2023
ABC News · May 25, 2023 Voice campaigner calls for overhaul of the National Indigenous Australians Agency ahead of Uluru Statement anniversary The Uluru dialogue six years ago led to the Statement from the Heart and, ultimately, the upcoming referendum that could deliver constitutional change.
AAP · May 25, 2023 Referendum working group returns to base camp at Uluru Six years on from the First Nations National Constitutional Convention at Uluru, members of the referendum working group are gathering at base camp again.
The Guardian - AU · May 25, 2023 ‘A gift to Australia’: Indigenous leaders return to Uluru to rally yes vote in voice referendum Six years after the statement from the heart, Pat Anderson and Megan Davis warn against misinformation in fight for reform
ABC News · Apr 14, 2023 Legal experts offer Voice to Parliament backing as referendum looms Some of the nation's pre-eminent constitutional law experts have resoundingly backed the proposed Voice to Parliament during a parliamentary committee hearing in the nation's capital.
The New Daily · Apr 14, 2023 Inquiry told heart of voice ‘let’s our mob speak’ The joint select committee on the Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander voice referendum is holding a public hearing in Canberra as part of its inquiry.
AAP · Apr 13, 2023 Inquiry told heart of voice 'let's our mob speak' The joint select committee on the Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander voice referendum is holding a public hearing in Canberra as part of its inquiry.
The Guardian - AU · Apr 5, 2023 Liberal party accused of ‘turning its back’ on Indigenous people by opposing voice Voice advocates say Peter Dutton is ignoring voters and ‘tying himself in knots’ over stance on constitutional recognition
ABC News · Mar 3, 2023 Federal funds to address Indigenous disadvantage must make it to Central Australia, leaders say Despite a constant flow of money into the territory, Indigenous leaders say life is not improving for remote communities. A critic of the state government says the money is being spent on an "boat ramps, footy games" and an "over-staffed public service".
The New Daily · Feb 27, 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.
AAP · 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.
The Guardian - AU · Feb 18, 2023 Voice to parliament should not be the subject of a partisan debate, Albanese says The PM promises to ‘reach out’ to any opposition politician who wants to discuss how the voice will work as he kicks off a national week of action on the referendum