May 21, 2022
WE'RE GOING TO A REFERENDUM BABY
seen from United States
seen from Russia
seen from Russia
seen from Malaysia
seen from Italy
seen from United States
seen from Germany
seen from United States
seen from Italy
seen from United States
seen from United States
seen from United States
seen from United States
seen from United States
seen from T1
seen from Ukraine
seen from Ireland
seen from United States
seen from United States
seen from China
WE'RE GOING TO A REFERENDUM BABY
Australia's Indigenous Voice referendum projected to fail: Reports - Times of India
SYDNEY: Australia on Saturday is set to overwhelmingly reject a proposal to recognise Indigenous people in the constitution, in a major setback to the country’s efforts for reconciliation with its First Peoples. Australian broadcaster ABC projected that three states – New South Wales, Tasmania and South Australia – would vote “No”. A successful referendum requires at least four of the six states…
View On WordPress
A moment decades in the making: It's time for Australians to cast their votes on a new Voice
The nation is bound for the ballot box today to cast their vote in a historic referendum that could shape the country for generations to come, but the path to this poll has been a rocky one. Today all Australians will have to decide if they support changing the constitution to “recognise the First Peoples of Australia by establishing an Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Voice”. If the…
View On WordPress
A prediction made 12 months ago is coming true — and it's sending a painful message
Voice referendum essentials: “We are a much-unloved people,” leading Yes campaigner Noel Pearson said when he delivered the first of his Boyer Lectures 12 months ago. “We are perhaps the ethnic group Australians feel least connected to. We are not popular and we are not personally known to many Australians. Few have met us and a small minority count us as friends.” Despite this, he said,…
View On WordPress
'We still seem to be carrying that baggage': For Uncle Gary, a national Voice is a crucial step in addressing dispossession
Uncle Gary Murray is an activist who comes from a strong line of Aboriginal leaders in Victoria. He is a Dhudhuroa, Yorta Yorta, Barapa Barapa, Dja Dja Wurrung, Wamba Wemba, Wergaia, Wiradjeri and Waywurru man. He spoke to ABC News about his decision to vote Yes in the Voice referendum — a position he is taking because, he says, it is crucial that an Indigenous representative body has…
View On WordPress
'This is going to be close': Leading No campaigners warn against complacency in Voice referendum
More than 1,000 people have gathered at an event in Perth to hear leaders of the No campaign warn against complacency ahead of the referendum on an Indigenous Voice to Parliament. Key points: No campaign supporters at the event were told their battle was “not over” It was an upbeat affair, with plenty of cheering for campaign leaders A small group of protesters gathered outside the venue in…
View On WordPress
News from Australia, 25 June.
The yes campaign for the Indigenous voice referendum in Australia will offer grants of up to $15,000 for community events supporting the change, in addition to other big headline events and an advertising campaign.
Public messaging of referendum supporters hopes to offer antidote to ‘fear and misinformation’, yes campaigners say
The focus of the yes campaign will be on positive messaging and countering "fear and misinformation" circulating in the community.
Leaders of the yes campaign believe that a recent slip in public support for the voice will be reversed once the community campaign begins, which will include hosting large community gatherings, encouraging ongoing events in smaller centres, and offering grants to smaller communities and Indigenous organisations.
2. The cost of living for people on the lowest incomes is spiraling, leaving many struggling to afford essentials like housing, food, and transport.
A full-time minimum wage worker has $57 left after essential weekly expenses, according to a new report by Anglicare Australia.
A family of four with two full-time minimum wage workers is left with just $73 after expenses, while a single parent with one child on the minimum wage cannot afford essentials.
Anglicare Australia is calling for action to make the minimum wage a living wage, limit unfair rent increases, and invest in social and affordable housing, among other measures.
3. The Australian federal government is introducing policies to ease the cost of living for households, including a pay rise for aged care workers, cheaper childcare, and changes to paid parental leave.
A pay rise for aged care workers, cheaper childcare and energy bill relief are set to come into effect at the start of the new financial yea
4. The Black Dog Institute has warned that mental health professionals are witnessing a rise in psychological distress as the Voice to Parliament debate continues.
Trusted and independent source of local, national and world news. In-depth analysis, business, sport, weather and more.
News from Australia, 5 June
Business groups are lobbying against the government's plan to require labour hire workers be paid at the same rate as direct employees, arguing that it would unfairly punish those with more experience or who work harder.
Some of Australia's largest employers and small business owners have united to rally against proposed laws that would require labour hire wo
2. Minister for Indigenous Australians Linda Burney will next month spend a full week crisscrossing WA to build grassroots support for the Voice to Parliament.
Minister for Indigenous Australians Linda Burney will next month spend a full week crisscrossing WA to build grassroots support for the Voic
3. Climate activists, unions, religious groups, and high school students rallied outside NSW Parliament demanding the government to put a stop to new coal and gas projects, including Santos' Narrabri gas project.
A coalition of unions, high school students, religious groups and climate activists have rallied outside NSW parliament house to protest new