Port Adelaide becomes latest AFL club to declare support for the Voice

Port Adelaide has become the latest AFL club to declare its official position on changing the constitution to include a First Nations Voice to Parliament.

Port Adelaide has become the latest AFL club to come out in support of a First Nations Voice to Parliament.

The Power has also said it full supports the South Australian Voice to Parliament.

Earlier this year the AFL officially declared its support for the Yes vote in the upcoming referendum.

A number of individual clubs have since come out outlining their support for an Indigenous Voice to Parliament.

On Monday the Power joined them.

In a statement Port Adelaide said its board and management “wholeheartedly supports the recognition of First Nations people in the Constitution”.

Port Adelaide stars Willie Rioli, Lachie Jones, Jace Burgoyne, Sam Powell-Pepper, Jason Horne-Francis and Jeremy Finlayson proudly display this year’s Indigenous jumper designed by Peter Burgoyne. Picture: Sarah Reed/AFL Photos

“We endorse the proposed changes to the Constitution to establish a First Nations Voice to Parliament and look forward to further details on how this will function to ensure the intended changes and outcomes are achieved where they are most needed,” the club said.

“Port Adelaide fully supports the South Australian Voice to Parliament and commends the South Australian Parliament on the extensive community consultation undertaken to develop a clear and transparent framework.

“The club has deliberately undertaken an approach of listening and learning around the matters outlined in the upcoming referendum including establishing a First Nations Advisory Committee, comprising of past and current First Nations staff and players as well as community leaders.

“We are proud of our ongoing role in advocating and facilitating meaningful and ongoing change for First Nations people and communities.

“We recognise that every individual has the right to make their own decision.

“This is an important moment, and we encourage all Australians to inform and educate themselves ahead of the referendum.”

The Power, who run numerous programs for Indigenous and First Nations people, have previously come out and called for Australia Day to be moved from January 26.

The South Australian Voice to Parliament won’t be in place until well into next year with the state’s First Nations population to elect its representatives in March.

Originally published as Port Adelaide becomes latest AFL club to declare support for the Voice