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- 11 June, 2023
NATSICC expresses support for Voice to Parliament
The National Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Catholic Council says a constitutionally enshrined Indigenous Voice to Parliament would “serve as the bedrock for the journey towards reconciliation”.
No compromise needed on Voice model after Labor secures Greens’ support
The Albanese Government won’t have to compromise on its model to establish an Indigenous Voice to Parliament and executive government after securing support from the Greens. Source: The Australian.
Summit 2023 hears case for ‘Yes’ vote in Voice referendum
Brisbane Archdiocese’s Summit 2023 has heard a case for voting “Yes” at the upcoming referendum to recognise Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples in the Constitution by establishing an Indigenous Voice to Parliament. Source: The Catholic Leader.
Catholic Social Services launches joint webinar series on Voice to Parliament
Catholic Social Services Victoria and Catholic Social Services Australia have opened registration for their three-part webinar series on this year’s Voice to Parliament referendum.
Aboriginal elder to have private audience with Francis
Aboriginal elder, educator and artist Miriam Rose Ungunmerr Baumann will meet Pope Francis as the Australian Embassy to the Holy See hosts a series of events focused on reconciliation with Indigenous Australians.
Bishops encourage Catholics to read and discuss Uluru Statement
As a vote on an Indigenous Voice to Parliament nears, Australia’s bishops have encouraged Catholics to read and discuss the Uluru Statement from the Heart – the document from which the Voice proposal emerged.
Church leaders engage with First Nations culture in Sydney meeting
Australia’s bishops and leaders of more than 30 religious institutes gathered in North Sydney on Saturday to pray together, reflect on their ministry and discuss issues of mutual relevance. Source: ACBC Media Blog.
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.