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
Uncle Bunja Smith from Surf Beach

Learn more about the Voice to Parliament and its history.

The Voice to Parliament

The Voice to Parliament

Warren Foster shares his understanding about why the Voice to Parliament referendum was unsuccessful....

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The Voice to Parliament

The Voice to Parliament

Cheryl Overton reflects on outcomes of the Voice to Parliment and how confusing all the media messaging was....

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The Voice to Parliament

Gary Campbell expresses his shock at the outcomes of the Voice to Parliment....

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The Voice to Parliament

Judy Norris shares her simple response to the outcomes of the Voice to Parliment....

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The Voice to Parliament

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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The Voice to Parliament

Vivienne Mason shares her excitement and concerns in the lead up to the Voice to Parliment referendum....

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The Voice to Parliament

Bunja Smith talks about the Voice to Parliament referendum, the constitution and the events that led to the referendum....

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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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Micky of Ulladulla Collection

Mickey of Ulladulla, along with William Barak, Oscar from Cooktown and Tommy McRae, are artists who were wedged between their traditional Aboriginal...

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The Voice to Parliament

Bunja Smith talks about the Voice to Parliament referendum, the constitution and the events that led to the referendum.

Bunja Smith reflects on the Voice to Parliament.

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