A John Farnham soundtrack and a polished advertisement fronted by a young Indigenous boy may be emotive, but they aren’t enough to convince us to vote yes.
I am one of many Australians who remain an undecided voter in the Voice referendum. The Yes campaign must win me over in the coming weeks.
. When Kevin Rudd apologised in 2008 on behalf of Australia for the atrocities towards the stolen generations, I hoped , that catharsis and healing for First Nations people might begin.terra nullius Yet, I am confused and apprehensive about voting Yes. If these are my views, how might other undecided voters be feeling as the referendum approaches?The Indigenous Voice Co-Design Process presented to the federal government in 2021 contains 271 pages of guiding principles addressing the proposed purpose, appointment, scope and audit of the Voice.
Debate around the detail has only fuelled confusion. Indigenous Australians Minister Linda Burney has stated that she would like the Voice to advise on four key areas: health, housing, education and jobs. Jacinta Nampijinpa Price contends that no one can definitively say how broad the Voice’s remit would be. Which view likely holds true?The prime minister has repeatedly told us the Voice will provide better outcomes for First Nations people.
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