alexkessAug 26, 2024

On this day last year, hundreds of people united in Dharawal Country to advocate for the Yes Campaign. It was indeed a beautiful day filled with love and support.

Regardless of last year's result, I remain proud of all the local YES23 Sutherland Shire volunteers and everyone else involved. I feel incredibly grateful to have been able to capture these special moments and hope for more change in the future.

#yes23 #yes23sutherlandshire #voicetoparliament #shiresaysyes #ulurustatement

davidNov 19, 2023
https://pca.st/episode/72787661-2785-44b0-8ad9-03b59162e3dd #auspol #yes23 voters I think this is a really hopeful podcast
The Weekend Read: Jack Manning Bancroft on Indigenous knowledge systems - 7am

Today on the show, Author and founder of AIME (the Australian Indigenous Mentoring Experience) Jack Manning Bancroft. Published on the day of the referendum for an Indigenous Voice to Parliament, Jack’s piece is a statement on the continuing power of Indigenous knowledge systems, despite the long shadow of a failed referendum outcome. Jack will read his story, ‘The Indigenous Knowledges Systems Lab’.. Socials: Stay in touch with us on Twitter and Instagram Guest: Founder of AIME, Jack Manning Bancroft

Pocket Casts
Bill PorterNov 4, 2023
I feel for Bruce Pascoe and for so many others. #australia #yes23 #auspol https://www.theguardian.com/commentisfree/2023/nov/04/i-still-hope-for-australia-but-all-we-have-done-in-the-voice-referendum-is-hide-from-the-facts-of-our-history-our-true-character?CMP=Share_iOSApp_Other
I still hope for Australia. But all we have done in the voice referendum is hide from the facts of our history, our true character

I am determined to regain my composure, but right now I do not want to talk to those who failed so enormously to express the most basic level of generosity

The Guardian
RJOct 29, 2023

Interesting commentary on the referendum outcome. Where do we go from here?

"Liberal democracy depends on rational debate, where evidence is testable, both sides use a common language and accept accountability for misleading. If democracy is to survive, it will require each of us to commit to hard knowledge, rational calculation, basic values and an obstinate will to end avoidable suffering."

#AusPol #TheVoice #Referendum #VoteYES #YES23 #Australia #Politics #TheSaturdayPaper

Truth and the threats to liberal democracy | The Saturday Paper
https://www.thesaturdaypaper.com.au/comment/topic/2023/10/28/truth-and-the-threats-liberal-democracy

Truth and the threats to liberal democracy

“Let her and Falsehood grapple; who ever knew Truth put to the worse, in a free and open encounter?”   – John Milton, Areopagitica (1644)   The Voice referendum was the first constitutional referendum to be held since 1999. No Australian under the age of 42 had ever voted in one. In that 24-year period, the world has changed beyond recognition.

The Saturday Paper
Bill PorterOct 20, 2023
Michelle Grattan provides a valuable perspective - as usual. #australia #yes23 #referendum2023 #VoicetoParliament https://theconversation.com/grattan-on-friday-anthony-albanese-had-good-motives-but-his-referendum-has-done-much-harm-215996
Grattan on Friday: Anthony Albanese had good motives but his referendum has done much harm

Despite the best of intentions, the prime minister’s determination to take Australians to a referendum on the Voice to Parliament has caused tremendous damage.

The Conversation
HeresPlanBOct 16, 2023
MBJ _ Matt Bissett-Johnson :) @MBJCartoonist@ #Cartoon for the Melbourne Observer #YES2023 #Yes23 #auspol #alttext
George FongOct 16, 2023

We'll never forget the day that Australia said No. #Yes23

https://www.abc.net.au/news/2023-10-16/voice-referendum-defeat-indigenous-response/102977272?utm_campaign=newsweb-article-new-share-null&utm_content=link&utm_medium=content_shared&utm_source=abc_news_web

With the defeat of the Voice referendum, it's the beginning of the end of a bruising era in black politics

We are witnessing a profound moment in the history of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people's struggle with this nation, writes Bridget Brennan.

ABC News
Bin Chicken 🗑𓅠Oct 16, 2023

Peter Dutton walks back offer of second referendum after voice poll
https://www.theguardian.com/australia-news/2023/oct/16/peter-dutton-second-referendum-australian-indigenous-voice-to-parliament-poll

<sarcasm> I am so surprised that Dutton backflipped on his offer for a second Voice referendum. </sarcasm>

#AusPol #VoiceToParliament #Yes23 #VoteYes #Referendum2023 #IndigenousVoiceToParliament #FirstNations #Voice #VoteYesAustralia

Peter Dutton walks back offer of second referendum after voice poll

Asked about another referendum on Indigenous recognition, opposition leader says Australians won’t want that ‘for some time’

The Guardian
ApaulDOct 15, 2023

“I am a psychologist with a 100% Indigenous client base. I can tell you with 25 years of authority & expertise that the narrative that colonialism brought only “positive changes” for Aboriginal people isn’t misguided, it is DANGEROUS.” Dr Tracy Westerman AM
#auspol #australia #indigenous #yes23

https://www.crikey.com.au/2023/10/10/colonialism-no-positive-impact-for-all-aboriginal-people/

As a First Nations psychologist, allow me to unpick Price's claim that there are no lasting negative impacts of British colonisation

Despite Jacinta Nampijinpa Price's claims, the conditions enabling colonialism don't simply 'disappear' by denying they continue to exist.

Crikey
ApaulDOct 15, 2023
Feeling disgusted. Horrifying not one state majority for yes. It was such a simple risk-free opportunity for a modicum of fairness and acknowledgement. It’s very depressing that the electorate is so easily manipulated. I can’t imagine what it’s like for the activists who have been working for this for 20+ years. Expect even more suicide & trauma. Little consolation that in our area >80% of people voted yes. We live in a bubble inside an ugly #Australia
#auspol #humanrights #yes23