Uluru Statement from the Heart

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.

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.

Uluru Statement from the Heart

The University affirms its support for the Uluru Statement from the Heart, and its call for a First Nations Voice to Parliament.

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.

Silhouettes of a rock band with text from the Uluru Statement of The Heart in the background

Prime Minister Anthony Albanese announced Labor’s commitment to the Uluru Statement from the Heart. This means there may soon be a First Nations Voice to Parliament. However, there is a journey ahead.

Uluru Statement from the Heart

Architects of the Uluru Statement from the Heart say they look forward to working alongside the new Government to confirm a timeline for a referendum on a Voice to Parliament.

Anthony Albanese and Scott Morrison in front of the Australian Aboriginal Flag

Five experts grade the major parties’ policies and past actions on pursuing a First Nations Voice to Parliament.

Pat Anderson AO, Alfred 'Pop Alfie Neal', Noel Pearson and Professor Megan Davis in Yarrabah Queensland.

Aboriginal Land Councils and First Nations community representatives from across Australia are urging for a referendum in the first term of the new parliament.

Megan Davis

In 2017 on the lands of the Anangu, Cobble Cobble woman Megan Davis stepped out from the shadow of Uluru and delivered the Uluru Statement from the Heart for the very first time. It was the first time anyone would hear it, and it was a process that showed the power of First Nation Voices. 

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