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Diverse views shared at Voice referendum inquiry
Former prime minister Tony Abbott, Indigenous leader Noel Pearson and Fr Frank Brennan SJ were among those to appear yesterday before the parliamentary inquiry into Labor’s referendum proposal on an Indigenous Voice to Parliament. Source: ABC News.
Voice to Parliament an enhancement to Constitution: Solicitor-General
The Government’s top lawyer insists the proposed Indigenous Voice to Parliament would “enhance” Australia’s system of government, arguing he does not believe it would “pose any threat” to parliamentary democracy. Source: ABC News.
Rosaries on the run: Pat Farmer’s 14,500km marathon for the Voice
Ultramarathon runner and proud Catholic Pat Farmer is on a mission. The former federal Liberal MP is running 14,500km around Australia in support of the “yes” vote in the Voice to Parliament referendum. Source: The Catholic Weekly.
Bill to trigger Voice referendum introduced to Parliament
A bill that would trigger the referendum on whether to enshrine an Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Voice to Parliament in the Constitution was yesterday introduced into the lower house. Source: ABC News.
Australia’s human rights record ‘embarrassing’
Australia’s human rights record has been criticised in a new report, which says while progress has been made, the country is failing to adequately support refugees, children and First Nations people. Source: SBS News.
Voice referendum question and constitutional amendment announced
Prime Minister Anthony Albanese has announced the proposed question Australians will be asked at this year’s referendum and the draft constitutional amendment that would enable an Indigenous Voice to Parliament. Source: ABC News.
Labor and Coalition strike deal on management of Voice referendum
The Albanese Government has struck a deal with the Coalition on legislation setting out how this year’s planned referendum on an Indigenous Voice to Parliament will be managed. Source: ABC News.
Stepping towards referendum on Voice to Parliament
What are Catholics to think about the proposed referendum on the Voice to Parliament, asks Fr Frank Brennan SJ. Source: The Catholic Weekly.
CatholicCare board member named NSW Woman of the Year
CatholicCare Wilcannia-Forbes board member Lynda Edwards has been named the 2023 New South Wales Woman of the Year.