Voice Explainer: Audio File in Pitjantjatjara
What, Why and How?
What
‘What’ are you being asked to support? To vote yes or no to the recognition of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islanders as the First Peoples of Australia by giving them a Voice in decision-making in there communities.
Why
We are still a nation that does not recognise its First Nations people in its constitution - our national birth certificate.
How
A Voice to Government has been suggested by many First Nations people as a way to recognise Aboriginal and Torre straight islander people. This is a reasonable ask where First Nations voices from the ground are heard – so we can do things differently and close the gap.
‘What’ are you being asked to support? To vote yes or no to the recognition of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islanders as the First Peoples of Australia by giving them a Voice in decision-making in there communities.
Why
We are still a nation that does not recognise its First Nations people in its constitution - our national birth certificate.
How
A Voice to Government has been suggested by many First Nations people as a way to recognise Aboriginal and Torre straight islander people. This is a reasonable ask where First Nations voices from the ground are heard – so we can do things differently and close the gap.
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How the Voice would work
Advisory role
The power of a Voice to Parliament will ensure that First nations voices are heard at the decision-making table, so they can help influence their lives and futures.
Areas the Voice would advise on
Policies and laws that have an impact on First Nations peoples in areas that must improve, i.e.:
The power of a Voice to Parliament will ensure that First nations voices are heard at the decision-making table, so they can help influence their lives and futures.
Areas the Voice would advise on
Policies and laws that have an impact on First Nations peoples in areas that must improve, i.e.:
- education, employment, and economic development
- overcoming addiction and drug and alcohol abuse
- physical and mental health
- safety, crime prevention and reducing Aboriginal and Torre straight islander imprisonment
- suicide prevention
- language and cultural maintenance
How the Voice would look
The Voice is proposed in two parts, the Local and the National. The local voices across the regions will link to the National voice, helping national leaders understand local needs and views. The details of the voice will work will be established after a Yes vote is confirmed.
The Voice is proposed in two parts, the Local and the National. The local voices across the regions will link to the National voice, helping national leaders understand local needs and views. The details of the voice will work will be established after a Yes vote is confirmed.
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Local Voice
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National Voice
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Voice resources
Download our reference guide, explainer and other resources to learn more about the voice
Download our reference guide, explainer and other resources to learn more about the voice
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English
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| NIAA Fact sheet plain english |
| First Nations - Community toolkit |
| EC voice fact sheet |
Further videos at: https://voice.gov.au/community-toolkit/first-nations
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