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October 14 is the date to vote for the Indigenous Voice to parliament. And, as Australians prepare themselves to vote Yes or No, it becomes more important to understand what the technical process of the Voice actually entails. Misinformation and disinformation has impacted much of the public debate surrounding the Indigenous Voice and experts and …
Misinformation regarding the Indigenous Voice to Parliament has been spreading online. Due to a lack of internet literacy and difficulty accessing the internet in remote Indigenous communities, confusion regarding the contents, effects and context of the proposed change to the Australian Constitution has been spreading. As messaging regarding the Indigenous Voice to Parliament continues to …
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As community momentum builds about the upcoming referendum on the Voice to Parliament, panel discussions and community events are being held across states and territories to dispel misinformation and shed light on Indigenous voices. Universities also play a vital role to provide spaces for debate, knowledge-sharing and clarity on key issues that impact Indigenous and …
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The recently released Closing the Gap report of 2022 reveals that out of 18 targets, four targets are on track, and four are getting worse. It will be the first report since the national agreement on Closing the Gap took effect in 2020, aimed at working collaboratively to improve outcomes for Indigenous Australians. Although many …
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The government is bid to pass a referendum to enshrine an Indigenous Voice in the Constitution, with the Nationals announcing they will oppose it. Nationals’ leader David Littleproud said the party didn’t believe the Voice would “genuinely close the gap” as the party suggested empowering Indigenous communities at a local level instead of creating another …
This week, the National Treaty Alliance launched a podcast to discuss the Voice to Parliament referendum proposed by Prime Minister Anthony Albanese. While the issue is a step forward, the Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander communities say it’s unnecessary and a treaty is the way to go. The Alliance is calling on the Federal government …
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