Special: Voice Referendum
ABC.(2023). Special:Voice Referendum. [TV Episode]. In S. Larsen (Producer), BTN. ABC
Media Influences
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https://www.centreofdemocracy.sa.gov.au/voice-to-parliament-the-campaigns/
Whenever there is a partisan political debate, a range of opinions flood the media. Freedom of speech and respect for opposing ideas are key tenets of a working democracy but often this can make it hard to determine fact from opinion. Today we take a look at both sides of the Voice argument and provide some links to reputable and neutral sources to help you navigate the debate and be an engaged and active citizen.
Briggs. (2023, October 24). Far Enough - Vote Yes. [Video].Youtube. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=SAqIypjk-5A
The Aust Constitution and the Yes Vote
Guardian Australia. (2023, September 30). The Australian constitution and how a yes vote in the voice referendum would change it. Youtube. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=gVKsNwwBCqM
The voice to parliament explained in under two minutes
Guardian Australia. (2023, August 30). The voice to parliament explained in under two minutes. Youtube. youtube.com/watch?v=OtAQQg8IwJE
Organisations
ABC. (2023). Opposing Voice [TV Series Episode. In B. Hawke. (Producer). 7.30. ABC.
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Advance Aus. (2023). We Are One Together Not Two Divided.https://www.fairaustralia.com.au/
The ‘Indigenous Voice to Parliament’ will wreck our Constitution, rewire our democracy, and divide Australians by race. It’s divisive, it’s dangerous, it’s expensive and it’s not fair.
Pledge your “NO” vote today to save the Australia you love.
Sky News Australia. (2023, June 29). The 'best thing' for Christians is to vote 'No' to Voice. Youtube. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=RAOJqKV5jJc
Individuals Perspectives
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Saphore, S. (2203). ‘No’ campaign is dominating the Voice debate among Chinese Australians on WeChat: new research. https://theconversation.com/no-campaign-is-dominating-the-voice-debate-among-chinese-australians-on-wechat-new-research-214383
Some 1.4 million Australians are of Chinese ancestry, or about 5.5% of the population. Given the size of the community, it will be an important voting bloc in the upcoming referendum on a Voice to Parliament for First Nations people.
The Project. (2023, April 17). 'No' Voter Nyunggai Warren Mundine On Why He's Campaigning Against The Voice To Parliament.Youtube. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=pXjD39rmMG8