Voice Referendum
On 14 October 2023, Australians decided that an Indigenous Voice to Parliament enshrined in the constitution is not the way forward for progress on Indigenous rights in Australia. We stand in solidarity with our First Nations brothers and sisters, and will strive to ensure their voices are heard by other means.
We had urged our members, and all Australians who are committed to creating a more inclusive and equitable society, where Indigenous Australians have a genuine voice and a meaningful role in shaping their own future, to vote YES in the national referendum on the indigenous voice to parliament.
We must not lose our resolve and we must make sure that Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people are recognised, respected, and listened to; that our communities can live well and live safely as most Australians have the opportunity to do.
If you would like to become a better ally for First Nations peoples we recommend this video from Girraway Ganyi.
