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21 Mar 2022
Just out in in @sydneylawreview, I write about the 56 referendums run by Australia’s states and two mainland territories. It’s an area that has long been neglected. The article takes a detailed look at how they have been used and regulated since 1901. sydney.edu.au/content/dam/co…
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8 Sep 2023
Really enjoyed this chat with @benraue and @DrDreHistorian about all things referendums. It's the first in a series, with other topics and guests to come.
8 Sep 2023
Today’s podcast is with @paulkildea and @DrDreHistorian about the history of Australian referendums. Check it out! tallyroom.com.au/53442
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16 Jun 2023
Is the Voice a race-based proposal? No. @justine_nolan explains why in this great thread.
15 Jun 2023
Shadow Attorney-General Michaela Cash argues the Voice will give rights to Indigenous peoples in a manner that would normally breach Australia's discrimination laws b/c it is based on race. Prof Nolan explains the Voice is not based on race & will not amount to discrimination 1/
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8 Jun 2023
More Friday facts on the #Voice. Here @Gabrielle_J_A explains why the 'Canberra Voice' slogan gets it wrong. In reality the proposal is for a broadly representative body with members chosen in line with the wishes of local Indigenous communities.
8 Jun 2023
Opposition MPs have called the Voice a ‘Canberra Voice’, implying it would be unrepresentative of regional & remote communities. Prof Appleby explains that this misrepresents the proposal, which is for a Voice chosen by, representative of & accountable to Indigenous people 1/
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1 Jun 2023
Prominent No campaigner Warren Mundine claims that the Voice is not needed, because Aboriginal & Torres Strait Islander people already have voices. Prof Appleby explains that there is currently no individual or organisation that will perform the functions of the proposed Voice 1/
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31 May 2023
Great to see an account devoted to Voice FAQ! Part of getting reliable facts is knowing where they come from - can I ask who is posting to this account and what are your affiliations?
31 May 2023
A community account posting FAQs on the upcoming Voice referendum. We hope our Qs will be answered to assist those who are unsure while also stimulating meaningful debate on an important issue. You can read the proposed constitutional amendment here: voice.gov.au/referendum-2023…
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29 May 2023
Great thread by Lucas Lixinski @IntHeritageLaw. #Voice proposal is not based on race, but on "the internationally recognised right of self-determination of Indigenous peoples"
29 May 2023
Last week, Peter Dutton claimed that the Voice would “re-racialise” the Constitution. Today Prof Lixinski explains that this misunderstands the nature of the reform, which is not based on race. Tomorrow Prof Appleby will address the current place of race in the Constitution 1/
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26 May 2023
Get some Friday facts on the Voice referendum. Here I explain why Scott Morrison's claim that there are "no limits" to what the Voice will speak on is incorrect.
25 May 2023
Scott Morrison has claimed there will be “confusion and uncertainty” because there are “no limits” on the ambit of what the Voice will be able to speak on. A/Prof Paul Kildea explains why this is incorrect 1/
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25 May 2023
Our first post is up - here @Gabrielle_J_A responds to claims that the reference to the Executive in the proposed wording is 'risky'. In a nutshell: the vast majority of expert legal opinion says it isn't.
24 May 2023
There are claims that proposed s 129(ii) & its reference to the Exec are constitutionally “risky” as a Court may imply an enforceable obligation on Govt to take into account the Voice’s views. Prof Appleby explains this is inconsistent with the vast majority of legal opinion 1/
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25 May 2023
Excited to be part of this new #voicereferendum initiative with colleagues from @UNSWLaw. We'll be responding to questions & addressing common misconceptions.
24 May 2023
Launching today @referendumQandA provides the views of 5 experts (public law, parliamentary & government practice, electoral law, referendums, human rights & Indigenous rights) on issues arising in public debate about the Aboriginal & Torres Strait Islander Voice & referendum 1/
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19 Apr 2023
The word 'Canberra' is a mainstay of NO campaign slogans. From past referendum pamphlets:
☒ Say NO to Canberra Control. [1974 Local Gov]
☒ No More Power to Canberra: Vote No. [1977]
☒ No More Power to Canberra: Vote No. [1984 Senators Terms] 1/2
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19 Apr 2023
'Canberra' especially villainous in 1988 pamphlet:
☒ Tell Canberra NO.
☒ Don’t Be Deceived By Canberra [Parl Terms]
☒ No More Power to Canberra. Vote No. [PT]
☒ Don’t Let Canberra Run Your State. [Fair Elections]
☒ Stop Canberra’s Power Grab. [Local Government]
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18 Apr 2023
It has been claimed the voice will enable Indigenous Australians to change any decision made by parliament by taking matters to the High Court.
This is highly misleading.
Experts @ProfGWilliams, @Gabrielle_J_A and Anne Twomey are in agreement.
#AusPol
aap.com.au/factcheck/high-co…
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Legislation is an unsatisfactory way to institute a Voice to Parliament.
Among other reasons, writes constitutional law expert @paulkildea (@UNSW), it would make the body insecure and vulnerable to the whims of different governments.
#auspol bit.ly/3onjLWZ
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18 Apr 2023
"Don't Know? Find Out." This is a pretty good place to start. theconversation.com/your-que… via @ConversationEDU
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18 Apr 2023
Lots of good reading here, including observation that this referendum is probably the first to combine “universal second-tier support and a lack of federal bipartisanship” insidestory.org.au/peter-dut…
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13 Apr 2023
Coming up on #Auswide
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🎙️It's been 24 years since Australia's last referendum in 1999. Are we out of practice? @paulkildea on campaign funding, endorsements, ads, blackout periods and pamphlets
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9 Apr 2023
Disappointed in The Oz today Albrechtson again misleadingly using my scholarship on Voice as part of a scare campaign. @RonWLevy & I have already replied to this before. I hope people will take the time to read us explain how the Voice offers promise for our democratic system 🧵
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3 Apr 2023
It appears that the Opposition is now asking for *less* detail on the Voice…
“The Liberal frontbencher [Julian Leeser] said the referendum would have a greater chance of success if the second clause of the proposed amendment was deleted.”
smh.com.au/politics/federal/…
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23 Mar 2023
Today I wrote about the referendum machinery bill:
- Bipartisan consensus on bill is great news
- Sadly we're stuck w/ flawed pamphlet & weak $ disclosure rules
- Neutral civics campaign is welcome if run well
theconversation.com/the-refe… via @ConversationEDU
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