Indigenous Voice to Parliament

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Common(wealth) Knowledge #87: NT and Queensland elections to determine treaty paths

Jan 20

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Common(wealth) Knowledge #87: NT and Queensland elections to determine treaty paths

With the failure of the Indigenous Voice to Parliament, other Australian governments are working out where to go next.

Common(wealth) Knowledge #80: Albanese not the first PM to suffer in polls after a failed referendum

Dec 3, 2023

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Common(wealth) Knowledge #80: Albanese not the first PM to suffer in polls after a failed referendum

Labor has lost support following the Voice referendum defeat.

Common(wealth) Knowledge #75: Can international law provide a solution to the Voice?

Oct 29, 2023

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Common(wealth) Knowledge #75: Can international law provide a solution to the Voice?

Debate over creating an Indigenous body to make representations to the government has led some to consider international treaties instead.

Common(wealth) Knowledge #73: Australia's referendum system makes change hard

Oct 14, 2023

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Common(wealth) Knowledge #73: Australia's referendum system makes change hard

The double majority required for a referendum means the Yes campaign faces an uphill battle.

EXPLAINED: New Zealand elections and Māori seats

Oct 13, 2023

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EXPLAINED: New Zealand elections and Māori seats

Comparisons drawn to the proposed Voice to Parliament as both campaigns draw to a close.

The Uluru Statement and Treaty of Waitangi: Foreign influences on the Voice

Oct 10, 2023

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The Uluru Statement and Treaty of Waitangi: Foreign influences on the Voice

The relationship between New Zealand and its Māori people could inspire how the Indigenous Voice to Parliament operates.

Common(wealth) Knowledge #72: The Voice, Treaties and the assumption of Sovereignty

Oct 7, 2023

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Common(wealth) Knowledge #72: The Voice, Treaties and the assumption of Sovereignty

Without the involvement of international law, the question of Australian sovereignty cannot be challenged.

Here's the facts about multiple voting - it is negligible in Australia

Oct 3, 2023

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Here's the facts about multiple voting - it is negligible in Australia

An AEC tweet has sparked discussion about people voting multiple times in the Voice referendum.

Greens First Nations Network calls on party members to vote No or abstain in Voice referendum

Sep 29, 2023

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Greens First Nations Network calls on party members to vote No or abstain in Voice referendum

EXCLUSIVE: Group says the Voice cannot accurately represent all Indigenous Australians.

Common(wealth) Knowledge #70: Native title and Indigenous land rights

Sep 24, 2023

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Common(wealth) Knowledge #70: Native title and Indigenous land rights

Long and expensive delays in native title determinations have led states to develop alternative schemes.

Explained: What are Aboriginal Corporations?

Sep 22, 2023

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Explained: What are Aboriginal Corporations?

Ongoing discussion ahead of the Voice to Parliament referendum.

False claims about polling spreading online as support for Voice to Parliament continues to slide

Aug 7, 2023

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False claims about polling spreading online as support for Voice to Parliament continues to slide

New polling from RedBridge Group shows every single state is now in the 'No' camp.

Every party's stance on the Voice to Parliament - and those who have split on the issue

Jun 21, 2023

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Every party's stance on the Voice to Parliament - and those who have split on the issue

The Liberal Party has seen division over its 'No' stance, while nearly all of Labor - current and former - is in support.

Common(wealth) Knowledge #45: Referendum, plebiscite or postal survey?

Apr 5, 2023

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Common(wealth) Knowledge #45: Referendum, plebiscite or postal survey?

The latest on the upcoming Voice to Parliament vote.

ANALYSIS: Could Liberal MPs quit over Voice opposition - and does the party's stance even matter?

Apr 5, 2023

National

ANALYSIS: Could Liberal MPs quit over Voice opposition - and does the party's stance even matter?

It follows The Nationals announcing their formal opposition last year.

Lidia Thorpe quits Greens: New party could be formed, Jacqui Lambie may be the biggest winner

Feb 6, 2023

National

Lidia Thorpe quits Greens: New party could be formed, Jacqui Lambie may be the biggest winner

The Victorian senator has resigned from the party in order to pursue Treaty before the Voice.

Common(wealth) Knowledge #31: New year, new court

Dec 31, 2022

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Common(wealth) Knowledge #31: New year, new court

What we could see in the High Court in 2023.

Common(wealth) Knowledge #30: Constitutional issues in the New Year

Dec 24, 2022

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Common(wealth) Knowledge #30: Constitutional issues in the New Year

The major issues we'll be seeing in 2023.

Dec 23, 2022

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Nationals MP Andrew Gee quits - here's what the Coalition's parliamentary numbers look like now

The move was sparked by the party's opposition to the Voice.

Common(wealth) Knowledge #29: Cases we missed

Dec 17, 2022

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Common(wealth) Knowledge #29: Cases we missed

Wrapping up a big year in constitutional law.