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

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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