Indigenous Voice to Parliament
Politics & Society
A new Australia Day for everyone
26 January is a divisive and illogical date to celebrate our country. An alternative date acknowledges Indigenous history while also reflecting modern Australia
Health & Medicine
Reconciling the unreconcilable
The ‘no’ result in the referendum to enshrine a Voice to Parliament has divided Australia. How do we process our emotions about the result – both as individuals and as a society?
Politics & Society
The 3 big lies of the no campaign
As Australians vote in the referendum on an Indigenous Voice to Parliament, Professor Marcia Langton AO says the no campaign has used misinformation and lies to confuse a very simple question
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
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
Politics & Society
Being an effective ally for self-determination
As the Indigenous Voice to Parliament campaign continues, supporting the self-determination of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples will benefit all Australians
Politics & Society
Australia must include people with cognitive disability in politics
People with cognitive disability want to have their say in Australian politics. And we must do more to recognise their political inclusion
Health & Medicine
Parasites may be gross, but so is Australia’s attitude to Indigenous health
While a roundworm in a human brain gets the headlines, the impact of preventable parasites and infectious diseases for some Indigenous and remote communities is a national shame
Politics & Society
The myth of neutrality and why Australia needs a Voice
Establishing an Indigenous Voice in Australia’s constitution is entirely consistent with a liberal democracy and political equality
Environment
Book extract
The Indigenous cultural knowledges co-designing campuses
Universities are often catalysts for change. A new book explores modern Australian university campuses, focusing on the increasing role of Country and Indigenous co-design