Tag: Voice to parliament
No, the Voice proposal will not be 'legally risky'. This misunderstands how constitutions work
Constitutions are by nature short and incomplete documents. In Australia, parliament puts the flesh on the bones of the Constitution, including how a proposed Voice would operate.
How hate speech during the Voice campaign can harm personal wellbeing, as well as democracy
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.
Albanese records first net negative Newspoll approval as Voice support slumps further
The latest Newspoll shows more bad news for the “yes” campaign.
Voice referendum: is the 'yes' or 'no' camp winning on social media, advertising spend and in the polls?
Three political scientists update us on the Voice campaign and how it’s tracking in the news, on social media and in the polls.
As referendum set for October 14, 'yes' is behind and the poll trends are unfavourable
If the “yes” case is to win the October referendum, there will need to be sharp turn around in the polling trends to date.
Australians will vote in a referendum on October 14. What do you need to know?
Australia must go to the polls to vote in a referendum on an Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Voice. Some of us have never voted in a referendum, here’s what you need to know.
A divided Australia will soon vote on the most significant referendum on Indigenous rights in 50 years
The last time the country voted in a referendum on Indigenous affairs was in 1967. Advocates for the ‘Voice to Parliament’ say it is the best way to remedy a long legacy of failed policies.
A retiring NZ MP has suggested joining Australia – we should at least think about it (before saying no)
Outgoing New Zealand MP Jamie Strange used his valedictory speech to propose a trans-Tasman political union. Wondering how that might work reveals just how different the two countries really are.
Labor, Albanese and the Voice slide in Resolve poll; Fadden byelection preference flows
Polling on the Voice continues to provide bad news for the Albanese government and the “yes” campaign.
Accentuate the negative: why the Liberal Party's fondness for 'no' might ultimately backfire
In light of the 2022 election results, offering voters more of what they just rejected is unlikely to be a winning strategy.
'No' to the Voice takes lead in Essential poll; huge swing to Libs at WA state byelection
Polling continues to bring bad news for supporters of the Voice to Parliament.
The Voice is a simple and enduring idea with a past – and a promise
Despite all the arguments flying around the Voice offers one simple thing: a long overdue way for Indigenous consensuses to develop and find their rightful place in national politics.
Fear vs pride: how do the Voice to Parliament ads try to influence voters? And is it effective?
We looked at two ads for the “no” campaign, and two for “yes”, to see how effective their communication strategies have been.
Gender, sexual orientation and ethnic identity: Australians could be asked new questions in the 2026 Census
The ABS is exploring whether and how to ask questions on gender, sexual orientation, and variations of sex characteristics.
Voice support slips again in national Resolve poll; massive swing in WA puts Libs ahead
Support for the Voice to Parliament continues to slide - but there are some small glimmers of hope for the “yes” campaign.
