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Voice to Parliament Referendum wording revealed

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3 years ago

March 23, 2023

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Prime Minister Anthony Albanese has unveiled what Australians will be voting on later this year

In an emotional and powerful message to the Australian public – Prime Minister Anthony Albanese has unveiled the final wording for Voice to Parliament referendum.

Australians have found out how the Constitution would be changed to enshrine the advisory body, if the upcoming vote is successful.

Citizens will be asked: “A proposed law: to alter the Constitution to recognise the First Peoples of Australia by establishing an Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Voice. Do you approve this proposed alteration?”

The announcement follows months of consultation with Indigenous leaders.

The PM was joined at the lectern by Labor senators and MPs including Indigenous Affairs Minister Linda Burney and reconciliation envoy Patrick Dodson.

Albanese couldn’t hide his emotion as he released the wording and explained how significant this moment is.

If Australians vote in favour of the Voice, the Constitution will be amended to include a body, called the Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Voice.

The Voice may make representations to the Parliament and the Executive Government on matters relating to Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples.

The Parliament shall have power to make laws with respect to matters relating to the Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Voice, including its composition, functions powers and procedures.

The PM says the constitutional provisions will enshrine the two “fundamental principles” of recognition and consultation.

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Israel and Hamas agree to landmark hostage deal

Israel and Hamas agree to release hostages in U.S.-brokered deal, marking a potential turning point in Gaza conflict.

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10 hours ago

October 10, 2025

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Israel and Hamas agree to release hostages in U.S.-brokered deal, marking a potential turning point in Gaza conflict.

In a major diplomatic breakthrough, Israel and Hamas have agreed to release all remaining Israeli hostages under a U.S.-brokered framework. The deal pairs prisoner exchanges with an Israeli troop pullback and expanded aid access, marking a potential turning point in the two-year Gaza conflict.

The agreement, set for approval by Israel’s cabinet, could pave the way for lasting peace if both sides uphold the terms. It follows weeks of negotiations led by U.S. envoys and regional mediators in Egypt, Qatar, and Türkiye.

As international agencies prepare to facilitate aid and logistics, the world watches to see whether this fragile deal can hold and bring relief to millions affected by the war.

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Google leads Australia media tax rankings

Google leads in Australian media tax payments, unlike Netflix and others, igniting discussions on fairness and corporate responsibility.

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1 day ago

October 9, 2025

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Google leads in Australian media tax payments, unlike Netflix and others, igniting discussions on fairness and corporate responsibility.

Google is currently on the of top of Australian media tax payments, while Netflix, Dentsu, and Singtel pay nothing, sparking a fresh debate over fairness and corporate responsibility in the industry.

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