First Nations Voice to Parliament

the hands of an indigenous man hold the hands of a young person

The proposed change to the Constitution is straightforward. Now is the time to say Yes to overcoming Indigenous disadvantage. 

silhouette of man in front of microphones

A lack of integrity and accountability has fuelled record-low trust in brands and government, UNSW human rights experts say.

simple illustration of people near a giant voting box with the australian flag on it

The No campaign line for the upcoming Voice referendum tells people they can’t figure out the issues, says the Dean of Law & Justice at UNSW Sydney.

megan_davis.jpeg

The annual list recognises individuals who are shaping the future of their fields and defining the next generation of leadership. 

A vast pile of referendum booklets

The “yes” and “no” cases have outlined their arguments to be sent out to Australian voters. Here, legal experts examine the claims by both sides to see if they stack up.

George Williams and Megan Davis with UNSW Library Building in the background lit with the Aboriginal flag and 'Yes'

UNSW Sydney’s leading constitutional experts discuss recognition and the need to listen to First Nations peoples when formulating policy that affects them.

The Australian, the First Nations and Torres Strait Island flags in the House of Representatives at Parliament House

Legislation is an unsatisfactory way to institute a Voice to Parliament because, among other reasons, it would make the body insecure and vulnerable to the whims of different governments.

The Australian indigenous flag set against a cloudy blue sky

The bill that has passed through the Senate provides for a robust referendum, although there is still room for improvement.

an outstreached hand against a dark background

For the National Plan to End Violence Against Women and Children to benefit all Australian women, it requires indigenous-led, trauma-informed approaches to working with Aboriginal families.

Anthony Albanese standing in front of the Australian, Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander flags

The Albanese government is moving towards a referendum having Australia voting on a First Nations Voice to Parliament. So how much detail should voters have about the Voice?

Pages