With the Voice to Parliament Referendum date announced to be October 14 2023, this thread will run in the lead up to the date for general discussions/queries regarding the Voice to Parliament.

The Proposed Constitutional Amendment

Chapter IX Recognition of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Peoples

129 Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Voice

In recognition of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples as the First Peoples of Australia:

there shall be a body, to be called the Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Voice; the Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Voice may make representations to the Parliament and the Executive Government of the Commonwealth on matters relating to Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples; the Parliament shall, subject to this Constitution, have power to make laws with respect to matters relating to the Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Voice, including its composition, functions, powers and procedures.

Past Discussions

Here are some previous posts in this community regarding the referendum:

Common Misinformation

  • “The Uluru Statement from the Heart is 26 Pages not 1” - not true

Government Information

Amendments to this post

If you would like to see some other articles or posts linked here please let me know and I’ll try to add it as soon as possible.

  1. Added the proposed constitutional amendment (31/08/2023)
  2. Added Common Misinformation section (01/07/2023)

Discussion / Rules

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      • ASeriesOfPoorChoices@lemmy.world
        53·
        1 year ago

        Yes, it will tell you that you’re an idiot. Just like all those cookers scared of vaccines. “JUST YOU WAIT! YOU’RE ALL GOING TO DIE!” 🤦 Muppets.

        • makingStuffForFun
          22·
          1 year ago

          Sorry, what do you feel is inaccurate in what I’ve said? Interesting response, to go straight to anti vaxxer. Surprised you haven’t pulled to Nazi card yet.

          So, what exactly has upset you? That the aboriginal nations are individual nations? That Australia are beginning process to treaty with them? Interesting

            • makingStuffForFun
              13·
              1 year ago

              Hmm. If you’re genuinely interested, I’m happy to share what I know. Just shout. My family are directly involved with one of the first nations, who are going through the process. Did you know, for example, that as first nations people are not recognised in the constitution, that putting them in prison breaks international law? By subjecting first nations people to crown law, without recognising them, is a crime according to the ICJ. Thus, the government are scrambling to get first nations people even scribbled into the constitution. Because then, they are clear. Hence, the voice. It’s literally all about getting Australia in line, and not breaking the international laws, which we have signed, and are a party to.

              Right now, it is apartheid. Legally.

              Also interestingly, any first nation can work with any government they wish. The Chinese? Sure, why not. Any country. They are actual entities that have been here forever, have not gone through treaty, and have not lost their land via spoils of war.

              Interesting times indeed.

              • batmangrundies@lemmy.world
                21·
                1 year ago

                Do you have a hole in your head? We incarcerate indigenous people at rates way above other demographics.

                Get out of here with that conspiracy bullshit.

                • makingStuffForFun
                  11·
                  1 year ago

                  Exactly. We are in agreement on that.

                  We are illegally incarcerating them. They are not recognised in the constitution. They have not signed any treaties.

                  Therefore, we are forcing the crown’s rule of law on an unrecognised group of people (the First Nations).

                  We’ve signed international agreements on human rights that forbid Australia from doing so. Until first nations people are recognised, we are breaking the law. Hence, the scramble for the voice. Then individual treaties with the nations.

                  It’s pretty clear and simple stuff. There was a full event held at the Australian National University this month. Some First Nations representatives were there. Representatives from the Governer General’s office were there. The big guns of the legal fraternity were there. It was all about this topic. You might not like, or agree, but it’s factual, the ball is rolling, it’s happening.