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Tom Calma

February

Bill Shorten, the new vice chancellor of the University of Canberra, with chancellor Lisa Paul during his investure.

‘Just call me Bill’: Shorten brings ‘X factor’ to new job

The former Labor minister was joined by an eclectic crowd at his investiture as University of Canberra vice chancellor.

  • Julie Hare

September 2023

Indigenous academic and author Marcia Langton addressed the Press Club on Wednesday.

Labor must plan for Voice failure: Marcia Langton

The Indigenous academic and longtime campaigner says she would have no part in a second referendum, as proposed by Opposition Leader Peter Dutton.

  • Tom McIlroy
“If you’re unsure, it’s easy to find out more,” Anthony Albanese has told undecided voters.

With a date, feelgood factor needed to get to Yes

There’s a lot to be done before October 14 if the Yes campaign is to turn the predicted result around.

  • Tom McIlroy

April 2023

Tom Calma’s name is attached to a major blueprint for the design of the Voice to parliament.

‘There’s nothing vindictive about the Voice’ says Tom Calma

The university chancellor and campaigner for Indigenous social justice and reconciliation knows what it is to be silenced.

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  • Tom McIlroy
Sydney school children with the Uluru Statement in 2018.

There are no second chances in this Voice referendum

The No vote sought by Peter Dutton will change the country – and could spell the end of the long reconciliation walk.

  • Ian Anderson
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February 2023

“I’m optimistic for the success of the referendum.” Prime Minister Anthony Albanese said on Sunday.

Albanese goes for broke on the Voice

The prime minister insists that the Voice principles of recognition and consultation are simple and sensible, and that Australians will vote yes in the referendum.

  • Jennifer Hewett

January 2023

Prime Minister Anthony Albanese speaks during the flag raising and citizenship ceremony at Rond Terrace in Canberra on Thursday 26 January 2023. fedpol Photo: Alex Ellinghausen

No change to Australia Day date: Albanese

The prime minister says he has no plans to move Australia’s national day from January 26, instead urging support for the Indigenous Voice for parliament as a step towards a more mature country.

  • Tom McIlroy

December 2022

Some key socio-economic targets have gone backwards.

Australia is having trouble finding its Voice

The Voice is on much shakier ground heading into the new year, dogged by lack of bipartisan support, reluctance to change the constitution and missing detail.

  • Tom McIlroy

January 2021

School children have been singing I Am Australian for some year.

Song that's better tuned to a nation

A new anthem that energises reconciliation is one legacy that a conservative like Scott Morrison could pull off.

  • Craig Emerson

December 2019

Ken Wyatt: the review will examine what the government can do to help Indigenous corporations thrive.

Indigenous corporations rules set for shake-up

Indigenous Australians Minister Ken Wyatt says a comprehensive reassessment of rules governing Indigenous corporations will help improve services delivered in remote and regional areas.

  • Tom McIlroy

October 2019

Marcia Langton says the cashless welfare card roll out has been "brutal".

Langton, Calma to lead Indigenous recognition panel

Indigenous Australians Minister Ken Wyatt has appointed the two respected academics to lead a co-design process for a legislated voice to Parliament.

  • Tom McIlroy

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