The Northern Territory’s Indigenous population predominantly voted ‘Yes’ to a Voice to Parliament. Despite the referendum’s ‘No’ outcome, the Northern Territory is making moves to self determination.
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Conservatives and sections of the left are both advocating against the Voice, but for different reasons.
Since the Indigenous Voice to Parliament was announced, there has been an increase of hate speech and personal attacks. Hate speech and misinformation can cause physical and mental harm.
History is on the “no” side. Only eight of 44 referendum questions have been carried since federation
Prime Minister Anthony Albanese announced the long-anticipated date to an enthusiastic audience of about 400 in Adelaide.
The “yes” and “no” cases have outlined their arguments to be sent out to Australian voters. Here, legal experts examine the claims by both sides to see if they stack up.
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Distingioshed Professor & Canada Researc Chair, Political Studies, University of Manitoba
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Co-coordinator of Tangentyere Women’s Family Safety Group, Indigenous Knowledge
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Associate Professor, Faculty of Law & Justice, UNSW Sydney
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Co-cooridinator of the Tangentyere Youth Safety Group, and Northern Territory Aboriginal domestic, family, and sexual violence advisory group, Indigenous Knowledge
