Mark Brake/AAP August 30, 2023 Australians to vote October 14 on the Voice, with Albanese urging people to support ‘an idea’ Michelle Grattan, University of Canberra Prime Minister Anthony Albanese announced the long-anticipated date to an enthusiastic audience of about 400 in Adelaide.
Supplied/AAP July 6, 2023 Grattan on Friday: Linda Burney fills the Voice’s in-tray, as the government battles to stop slide in yes vote Michelle Grattan, University of Canberra With polling showing support for the Voice slipping, the government is desperate to arrest the slide.
Abbott’s previous policies on Indigenous issues were characterised by funding cuts, exclusions and silencing – all of which makes his role as envoy highly questionable to Indigenous communities. Mick Tsikas/AAP November 30, 2018 Why Tony Abbott’s appointment as Indigenous envoy was a diplomatic blunder and policy failure Alison Holland, Macquarie University The proposals Abbott has pushed as envoy - more police in Indigenous communities and learning in English - demonstrates his ignorance and unsuitability for the job.