Gabrielle Appleby

australian prime minister anthony albanese speaks during question time

A Voice to Parliament would advise the “executive government” – that is, ministers and the public service – on issues that affect Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people.

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.

aboriginal, torres strait islander and australian flags

Mis- and disinformation about the Voice to Parliament proposal are rife. Here, experts address 10 of the most common myths.

indigenous flag

We now know the wording of the Voice referendum and proposed constitutional amendment. But what may have been forgotten is how we got here in the first place – and why it matters.

aboriginal flag

This constitutional reform process may be ‘unorthodox’, but it’s entirely appropriate.

an illustration of people walking en mass to a voting booth

There has been much debate about the “details” of the Voice to Parliament, but the referendum is on the principle.

bronze statue commemorating the chief justice of victoria george higinbotham

The Australian Law Reform Commission report recommends major changes to the way judges are appointed and educated, and supports an independent body to investigate allegations of misconduct.

Scott Morrison and Anthony Albanese

Our experts rated the Coalition’s model as either very unsatisfactory or a fail. Most agreed Labor’s proposed model is much better, but said a lot more detail is needed.

NSW Chief Justice Tom Bathurst

A chief justice is more than just a court’s figurehead: they are responsible for defending and promoting the court’s institutional integrity, and this must be taken into account when appointing them.

An appreciative audience.

A new Education Partnership will see academics on stage, students volunteering and engagement with the broad UNSW community.

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