The Voice to Parliament
The Voice to Parliament proposed Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander People be given a representative committee to inform and advise on legislation that impacted them. It was defeated at a national referendum in October 2023.
The Voice to Parliament was a Referendum in 2023.
It's a time for reflection and think about opportunities that were lost.
Uncle Bunja Smith from Surf Beach
Learn about the Voice to Parliament and its history
Aboriginal Elder resigns from council committee over Voice recommendation
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A respected Aboriginal Elder has resigned from a council committee after the Eurobodalla Shire Council voted against the committee’s recommendation....
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Audio: A vote for Yes is a vote for hope and opportunity
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Uncle Bunja Smith says he wants "to see a permanent voice to parliament so we may be able to close the gap”. Uncle Bunja is asking people to find out about The Voice referendum coming up on October 14th, dodge the misinformation flying about, and join the Yes campaign....
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Defining Moments – Yuin & National Timeline
Timeline of key national and Yuin historical moments....
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The Voice to Parliament
BJ Cruse talks about the Voice to Parliament and the Department of Aboriginal Affairs....
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Bunja Smith talks about the Voice to Parliament referendum, the constitution and the events that led to the referendum....
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Cheryl Overton reflects on outcomes of the Voice to Parliment and how confusing all the media messaging was....
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Gary Campbell expresses his shock at the outcomes of the Voice to Parliment....
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Judy Norris shares her simple response to the outcomes of the Voice to Parliment....
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Patricia Ellis OAM talks about the Voice to Parliament referendum, her view, hopes and concerns and how she supported the yes campaign....
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Vivienne Mason shares her excitement and concerns in the lead up to the Voice to Parliment referendum....
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Warren Foster shares his understanding about why the Voice to Parliament referendum was unsuccessful....
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Uncle Bunja Smith shares his thoughts on the Indigenous Voice to Parliament referendum
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Walbunja elder Uncle Bunja Smith joins ABC South East NSW breakfast presenter Simon Lauder to discuss why he wants the public to stay informed and maintain a conversation right up to the day of the referendum....
ARTICLES The Voice to Parliament
Bunja Smith talks about the Voice to Parliament referendum, the constitution and the events that led to the referendum.
