Voice to Parliament

A voice to parliament represents a clear line-in-the-sand moment to improve the lives of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people, Indigenous leaders ...

"These are the voices that I will continue to amplify. A voice that will work for you. "A voice that will make practical difference. This is about the right to ... very much a part of our thinking." "The truth burns and truth is very much an Aboriginal value and the Torres Strait Islander value across the country.

Prime Minister Anthony Albanese has revealed the question and constitutional amendment for the government's Voice to Parliament referendum.

“Firstly, the voice will give independent advice to the parliament and government. Members will serve for a fixed period of time to ensure accountability. - The Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Voice may make representations to the Parliament and the Executive Government of the Commonwealth on matters relating to Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples; “The voice will be chosen by Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people based on the wishes of local communities, not appointed by the government. He went on to outline the principles of the Voice agreed to by the referendum working group and the Cabinet. Prime Minister Anthony Albanese has revealed the question and constitutional amendment for the government’s Voice to Parliament referendum.

The federal cabinet on Thursday approved the final wording that will be inserted into the Constitution if the Yes vote succeeds.

The Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Voice may make representations to the parliament and the executive government of the Commonwealth on matters relating to Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples; 3. This process bodes well for the future of the Voice”. The prime minister hasn’t responded,” Dutton said in a press conference. Senior government sources unable to speak on the record said Albanese does not believe bipartisan support is necessary to win. The parliament shall, subject to this Constitution, have power to make laws with respect to matters relating to the Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Voice, including its composition, functions, powers and procedures.” The government also confirmed a new sentence before the three Voice-related clauses. “That is an opportunity that doesn’t belong to the politicians, it belongs to every Australian equally – one person, one vote. You only win when you run on the field and engage”. Do you approve this proposed alteration?” There shall be a body, to be called the Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Voice; 2. Since Federation, there have been 44 proposal for constitutional change put to Australian voters. I say to Australia, don’t miss it.

Anthony Albanese has unveiled the wording of the Voice referendum. · Australians will head to the polls at the end of this year. · Mr Albanese has revealed fresh ...

It could theoretically pass the Labor-held House of Representatives twice, meaning it is all but guaranteed to succeed. It would not have the power to veto laws. - Australians will head to the polls at the end of this year.

Nationals Leader David Littleproud says no matter the colour, creed, or religion “we're all equal” and is making sure government comes back to that “one ...

After months of anticipation and political debate, the Albanese government has revealed the proposed question and constitutional alteration for the ...

we believe very much we’ve got the balance right.” There’s still a question mark over the Liberal party. Laws around referendums dictate that once a constitutional alteration bill is passed, the referendum must be held between three and six months later. A bill containing the proposals will be introduced to federal parliament next Thursday. it’s a very powerful mechanism,” she told Radio National on Thursday. It would contain the following words:

Barnaby Joyce has sensationally taken aim at the government over the Voice to Parliament, insisting it is not racist to vote against the proposal.

“What I do say, we’ve got – we’ve got to take this debate forward … “If you’re proposing a very significant change to our founding document, how will it deliver practical outcomes for Indigenous Australians? “I say they don‘t trust you.

The Albanese Government is taking the next steps on the path to constitutional recognition through a Voice by introducing the Constitution Alteration Bill ...

“Every Australian will have the chance to vote for recognition and consultation. “These sensible constitutional amendments get the balance right. It will not have a veto or grant special rights.” Cabinet has listened to the Referendum Working Group. - The Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Voice may make representations to the Parliament and the Executive Government of the Commonwealth on matters relating to Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples; Recognising Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Australians in our Constitution is the best chance this country has had to address the injustices of the past and move Australia forward for everyone, and the best way to do this is to give people a voice.

The Albanese government is struggling to achieve bipartisan support for the Indigenous Voice to parliament.

“At some point, you can only be strung along for so far without the detail, and you need to consider what the government has on the table. The landmark vote was the highest ever Yes result for a referendum, at more than 90 per cent. Not being considered, as did many other people on the stage today,” she said. It invites the High Court to be active.” Already the Nationals have said they will oppose the Voice. Do you approve this proposed alteration?”

Prime Minister Anthony Albanese has revealed the wording of the upcoming referendum question on the Indige...

"The Royal Commission into Aboriginal Deaths in Custody. The inquiry into the forced removal of Aboriginal children from their families. The Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Voice may make representations to the Parliament and the Executive Government of the Commonwealth on matters relating to Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples; "But the people here can't wait. The Voice will be chosen by Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people based on the wishes of local communities. The Don Dale royal commission. They've waited so long." In recognition of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples as the First Peoples of Australia: There shall be a body, to be called the Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Voice; Do you approve this proposed alteration?" A proposed law: To alter the Constitution to recognise the First Peoples of Australia by establishing an Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Voice. The members of the Voice, he said, will be chosen by Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander communities, rather than imposed by the government.

Here's what we know so far about how the Albanese government hopes to enshrine an Indigenous voice in the constitution via a referendum.

It would not deliver services, manage government funding, be a clearing house for research, or mediate between Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander organisations. The report recommended mediation in the first instance. The voice would be able to table formal advice in parliament, and a parliamentary committee would consider that advice. The co-design report proposed 35 regions, broken down by state and territory. [Indigenous Australians](https://www.theguardian.com/australia-news/indigenous-australians), Linda Burney, has often said the voice is a way for Aboriginal and Islander people to directly advise all levels of government about laws and policies that affect their lives. The base model proposes two members from each state, the Northern Territory, ACT and Torres Strait. If that failed, matters would go to an independent review. The reforms will include donation disclosure rules, and public funding for campaigns to mitigate misinformation around the referendum process. Housing, health and educational outcomes. “Things like incarceration and child removal. If the vote is successful, parliament will then design the Voice via legislation. 2: The Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Voice may make representations to the Parliament and the Executive Government of the Commonwealth on matters relating to Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples;