A proposal to recognize Indigenous people in Australia’s constitution was overwhelmingly rejected after a bitter campaign

NB: This is a secondhand book in very good condition. See our FAQs for more information. Please note that the jacket image is indicative only. A description of our secondhand books is not always available. Please contact us if you have a question about this title.Author: Megan DavisFormat: Paperback Number of Pages: 224Australians will soon be faced with an important choice. Will they vote Yes to change our nation's Constitution to introduce an Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Voice? Or will they vote No and bring the recognition process to a halt and, along with it, the aspirations of an overwhelming number of Australia's first peoples? The stakes could not be higher. In late 2023 Australians will vote in a referendum on enshrining an Indigenous Voice to parliament and government in the Constitution. What benefits will it bring? And what was the journey to this point? Everything You Need to Know about the Voice, written by co-author of the Uluru Statement from the Heart, Cobble Cobble woman Megan Davis, and fellow constitutional expert George Williams, is essential reading on the Voice to parliament and government, how our Constitution was drafted, what the 1967 referendum achieved, what it left unfinished and the Uluru Statement. This updated edition charts the journey of this nation-building reform from the earliest stages of Indigenous advocacy, explores myths and misconceptions and, importantly, explains how the Voice offers change that will benefit the whole nation. On page 72 of Everything You Need to Know About the Voice, Evelyn Scott's heritage was mistakenly noted as Torres Strait Islander. In fact, Evelyn's heritage was Aboriginal and Vanuatuan. We sincerely apologise for this error. '...a vitally important book written for all Australians who have accepted the Uluru invitation and are walking with us in a journey of the Australian people for a better future.' - Patricia Anderson AO Alyawarre woman '... if you want to cut-through the rhetoric, Everything You Need to Know About The Voice will briskly give context to it all.' - Tasmanian Times

A proposal to recognize Indigenous people in Australia’s constitution was overwhelmingly rejected after a bitter campaign

Bruising referendum campaign over recognition of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people has shown racial divides

In An Indigenous Voice to Parliament, Frank Brennan draws upon his extensive knowledge and experience to familiarise the reader of with the Indigenous rights' journey that has led to this Referendum. Australians will soon be asked to vote in a referendum asking: Do you support an alteration to the Constitution that establishes an Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Voice? Frank Brennan has been an advocate for Indigenous rights for 40 years. In An Indigenous Voice to Parliament, he explores the difficult path travelled by Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander leaders and their supporters to get to this question. In the past, advocates argued for changes to Commonwealth Parliament's powers to legislate for Indigenous Australians and to the capacity of the High Court to strike down racially discriminatory laws. They also sought changes to the Constitution that would acknowledge Indigenous history, reality, and aspirations. All those proposals are now replaced with the Voice. But is it to be a Voice to Parliament or a Voice to Parliament and to Government? Would the focus be only on special laws applying to First Australians, or on any other relevant matters? An Indigenous Voice to Parliament fairly outlines both the 'Yes' case and the 'No' case, so that voters can make up their own minds before casting their vote in the referendum.

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The Voice to Parliament Handbook The Voice to Parliament Handbook is an easy-to-follow guide for the millions of Australians who have expressed support for the Uluru Statement from the Heart, but want to better understand what a Voice to Parliament actually means. 'We invite you to walk with us in a movement of the Australian people for a better future.' These words from the Uluru Statement from the Heart are a heartfelt invitation from First Nations People to fellow Australians, who will have the opportunity to respond when the Voice referendum is put to a national vote by the Albanese Government.   Indigenous leader Thomas Mayo and acclaimed journalist Kerry O’Brien have written this handbook to answer the most commonly asked questions about why the Voice should be enshrined in the Constitution, and how it might function to improve policies affecting Indigenous communities, and genuinely close the gap on inequalities at the most basic level of human dignity.   A handy tool for people inclined to support a ‘yes’ vote in the referendum, The Voice to Parliament Handbook reflects on this historic opportunity for genuine reconciliation, to right the wrongs and heal the ruptured soul of a nation. This guide offers simple explanations, useful anecdotes, historic analogies and visual representations, so you can share it among friends, family and community networks in the build-up to the referendum.   If the ‘yes’ vote is successful this book will also become a keepsake of an important and emotional milestone in Australia's history. Format: Paperback

Vote Yes in the upcoming Australian Indigenous Voice to Parliament Referendum. Support Aboriginal Rights! Original artwork designed by Good New Shirt Studios, Sydney, Australia. Printed and shipped in Australia. Unisex heavy blend crewneck sweatshirt is pure comfort. The collar is ribbed knit, so it retains its shape even after washing. There are no itchy side seams on these sweaters. - 50% cotton, 50% polyester - Medium-heavy fabric (8.0 oz/yd² (271.25 g/m²)) - Loose fit - Sewn-in label - Runs true to size