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Detail of Indigenous Voice to come after referendum: Albanese

Detail of Indigenous Voice to come after referendum: Albanese

The prime minister says he does not want a repeat of the failed 1999 republic referendum, signalling few details on the Voice before a public vote.

  • by Shane Wright

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Liberal MPs opposing Voice to parliament because of a lack of detail

Liberal MPs opposing Voice to parliament because of a lack of detail

Anthony Albanese wants bipartisan consensus on an indigenous Voice to parliament but a growing number of Liberal MPs have reservations.

  • by James Massola and Lisa Visentin
Indigenous Voice could drive a wedge between Australians: Price

Indigenous Voice could drive a wedge between Australians: Price

Jacinta Nampijinpa Price’s first speech to parliament underscored the challenge for the government, which wants to hold a referendum on an Indigenous Voice as early as next year.

  • by Lisa Visentin
Voters deserve a detailed proposal for constitutional amendment

Voters deserve a detailed proposal for constitutional amendment

The lesson is to treat voters with the respect they deserve as the ultimate sovereigns of our constitutional order.

  • by Gabrielle Appleby
Why a First Nations Voice will meet Dutton’s demand for practical change

Why a First Nations Voice will meet Dutton’s demand for practical change

The new opposition leader is right to insist that a First Nations constitutional Voice must deliver practical results, and it will, argues a former vice president of the Liberal Party.

  • by Karina Okotel
Our people have never enjoyed a vantage point quite like this: the Uluru Statement, five years on

Our people have never enjoyed a vantage point quite like this: the Uluru Statement, five years on

Referendums in this country are not for the faint-hearted. We have work to do – but we know we have wide support for a First Nations Voice to federal parliament.

  • by Thomas Mayor
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First Nations people’s ‘act of grace’ deserves an Indigenous Voice: Albanese

First Nations people’s ‘act of grace’ deserves an Indigenous Voice: Albanese

The Labor leader says an Indigenous Voice to parliament will help define our future as a more equal country as he struck an aspirational tone in his National Press Club address.

  • by Cameron Gooley
‘Why would I?’: Morrison rules out referendum on Indigenous Voice if re-elected

‘Why would I?’: Morrison rules out referendum on Indigenous Voice if re-elected

The PM was quick to shut down the prospect of a national vote as an Indigenous-led campaign to make the referendum an election issue was launched.

  • by Natassia Chrysanthos and Angus Thompson
‘Time is now’: Australia-wide campaign to call for referendum on Indigenous Voice

‘Time is now’: Australia-wide campaign to call for referendum on Indigenous Voice

The landmark call to action will be heard across the country as an Indigenous-led campaign seeks to elevate the Voice to Parliament as a key election issue.

  • by Natassia Chrysanthos
Truth and treaty before an Indigenous Voice: Bandt

Truth and treaty before an Indigenous Voice: Bandt

The Greens hope whichever party wins the election will consider their plan to postpone an Indigenous Voice in favour of truth-telling and treaty-making.

  • by Cameron Gooley
Indigenous leaders lay out referendum dates as action urged on Voice

Indigenous leaders lay out referendum dates as action urged on Voice

Both major parties have been urged to commit to a referendum on an Indigenous Voice in the next term of parliament, with two key dates being put forward.

  • by Cameron Gooley

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