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Peter Dutton labels Voice referendum a ‘reckless roll of the dice’

The proposed Indigenous voice would be an overcorrection, the opposition leader has told parliament as debate on the referendum gets under way.

David Pocock hits back after Brumbies say ‘no’ to Voice campaigning

Former Wallabies captain turned politician David Pocock is confident Rugby Australia will endorse the 'yes' campaign before the Indigenous voice referendum.

Minister ‘not afraid’ to receive advice from voice

After a report recommended laws setting up the Indigenous voice referendum, Amanda Rishworth says she will not be scared to receive advice from the body.

Indigenous women’s voices will be elevated at summit in Canberra

More than 800 Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander women will converge on Canberra this week for the Wiyi Yani U Thangani (women's voices) summit.

Contest brews over sport versus politics for voice vote

Sport and politics are colliding ahead of the Indigenous voice referendum as politicians bicker about who should take part in the national debate.

Solicitor-general advice backs Indigenous voice wording

Australia's second law officer has backed the government's wording for the Indigenous voice, advising it isn't just compatible but "enhances the system".

To the editor: Responses to Stefaniak, Voice, ‘National’ institutions, NATO and more

This week's letter writers respond to Bill Stefaniak's latest column, talk more about the Voice, discuss NATO and more.

Former minister Ken Wyatt quits Liberals due to voice stance

Former Indigenous Australians minister Ken Wyatt has quit the Liberals following the party's decision to oppose the Indigenous voice referendum.

Liberals say ‘no’ to Indigenous voice in constitution

The Liberal Party will formally oppose enshrining an Indigenous voice in the constitution, but will back constitutional recognition. Opposition Leader Peter Dutton summoned MPs to Canberra for a meeting on Wednesday to discuss...

Voice support slides as experts reassure on sovereignty

The High Court will be left in no doubt that parliament retains its supremacy if the Indigenous voice referendum is carried, a key figure in its design says.

Anthony Albanese reveals Indigenous voice referendum question

Australians will be asked at a referendum whether they support an Indigenous voice to parliament and executive government.

Decision reached on rules around voice referendum

A deal has been struck to move ahead with the legislation necessary to set up the referendum on the voice to parliament. 

PM readies party room for voice referendum challenge

As the government finalises laws to set up the process of a referendum, the prime minister warns of the coming challenges for a successful vote.

Voice on track for poll later this year, says Linda Burney

Minister for Indigenous Australians Linda Burney says the referendum for an Indigenous voice to parliament is on track, despite having not yet released a question.

Vote on the Voice will be personal choice for Canberra Liberals

Canberra Liberal MLAs will have a free vote on the issue of the Voice to Parliament referendum and will not be bound by a party position.

Newspoll shows support for voice to parliament slipping

A special Newspoll shows support for an Indigenous voice to parliament is down, falling from 56 per cent at the start of the year to 53 per cent now.

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