Constitution

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Health & Medicine

A philosophy of recognition

An Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Voice enshrined in the Constitution is an invitation to stand with the oldest living culture in the world. It’s not a big ask, but it is a big gesture

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Politics & Society

I’ve seen the value of The Voice in action

Tiwi Islanders proudly pursue their own social, health, economic and cultural wellbeing. Working with them has shown me the value of an Indigenous Voice to Parliament

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Education

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Book extract

Educating Australia on Indigenous Voice

The failure of Australia’s formal education to produce an informed electorate that understands the need for an Indigenous Voice to parliament highlights our lack of an inclusive curriculum

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Politics & Society

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Podcast

What does our constitution say about freedom of speech?

Professor Adrienne Stone discusses the differences between the Australian and US constitutions on freedom of speech and why asserting a right to free speech doesn’t make it true

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Politics & Society

Five things to know about Russia’s Constitutional amendments

Russia has voted to change the country’s constitution. The amendments shore up Vladimir Putin’s power but also have serious implications for foreign policy

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Politics & Society

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Podcast

Tracing a path to an Australian republic

Is it time to reconsider Australia’s future as a republic?

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Politics & Society

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Podcast

Fighting for recognition

What are the best legal avenues for moving beyond rhetoric about Indigenous self-determination, to genuine action and empowerment?

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Politics & Society

A Constitution shaped by distance

Australia is a big country, and a continent remote from the rest of the world. But what role has this distance, both internal and external, played in Australia’s constitutional development?

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Politics & Society

Malaysia’s remarkable election outcome

Malaysia’s ruling coalition had been in power for 61 years, until this month. But what do the unexpected election results mean if viewed through the lens of constitutional rights and the rule of law?

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Politics & Society

Unified no more: Spain spirals towards constitutional crisis

As Catalonia’s leader vows to declare independence from Spain within a matter of days, the central government’s response represents a return to Franco-esque political oppression

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