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Explainer: 59 years on - the significance of the 1967 Referendum
On this day in 1967 a referendum delivered a major shift in Australian politics...
Giovanni Torre 27 May 2026
Fijians invited to have say on Constitution review
Fiji's Constitution Review Commission has begun the public phase of its review,...
Rebekah Rasmussen 7 May 2026
First Nations activists announce constitutional challenge to Minns’ anti-protest laws
First Nations activists have announced a constitutional challenge to New South W...
Alexandra Giorgianni 23 Feb 2026
Nauru explores Indigenous name change after 68 years
Nauru's government has tabled a constitutional amendment to revert the country t...
Andrew Mathieson 16 Feb 2026
West Papua stresses Indigenous approval for palm oil expansion
The West Papua provincial government has stressed to Jakarta any release of fore...
Andrew Mathieson 12 Jan 2026
Recognition and accountability key steps towards progress - Professor Megan Davis

Economic empowerment of Indigenous communities, much touted by the federal government, is hindered by the absence of constitutional recognition and constitutionally protected rights for First Nations...

Giovanni Torre Giovanni Torre Nov 19, 2025
One year on: creators of 2024 documentary ‘VOICE’ reflect on Referendum defeat and First Nations’ recognition

As the first anniversary of the 2024 documentary 'VOICE' approaches, its creators reflect on the failed Voice to Parliament referendum and the future of First Nations' constitutional recognition.

Bill amending Tasmanian Community Fund introduced after “inadequate” process saw $557,000 awarded to pro-Voice group

A bill amending the Tasmanian Community Fund's governance has been introduced to the state's parliament after the Fund was criticised for providing more than half a million dollars to a group in suppo...

Callan Morse Callan Morse Nov 26, 2024
'Improper process' behind $558k for 'yes' campaign

More than $550,000 of taxpayer money was provided to the 'yes' campaign for an Indigenous voice to parliament without proper process, an audit has found.

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Ethan James Aug 9, 2024
Empires come and go but Indigenous peoples remain

Global Citizen started here in on Naarm lands in the Kulin nation, after Nelson Mandela gave a speech to Australians with an appeal to build a new South Africa based on reconciliation between black an...

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Jesse J. Fleay Mar 12, 2024
Liberals boo during acknowledgement of Country

Liberals at a conference this weekend booed a speaker as she acknowledged the Traditional Owners of the land on which they met. At the Liberal Party event in Sydney on Saturday, A New Hope, New South...

Giovanni Torre Giovanni Torre Nov 26, 2023
Dutton backtracks on second referendum, says 'no' is good result for Australia

Opposition leader Peter Dutton has backed off from his commitment to a second referendum for constitutional recognition of First Peoples less than 48 hours after Australia rejected the Voice proposal.

Jarred Cross Jarred Cross Oct 16, 2023
Pat Dodson dismisses claims Voice will boost Aboriginal funding

Senator Patrick Dodson has cautioned voters against misinformation in the lead-up to this weekend's Voice To Parliament referendum, particularly that Indigenous people would unfairly receive more fund...

David Prestipino David Prestipino Oct 11, 2023
Two constitutions claim is sovereign citizen silliness

WHAT WAS CLAIMEDThere are two Australian constitutions, one legitimate and one corporate. OUR VERDICTFalse. Australia has just one constitution.

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David Williams Sep 26, 2023
Experts pick apart viral video’s Voice claim

WHAT WAS CLAIMEDThe Indigenous voice could not be voted out and could only be made stronger over time. OUR VERDICTFalse. The voice could be voted out and could be made either stronger or weaker over t...

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Blair Simpson-Wise Sep 15, 2023
The Long Walk asks footy fans to turn symbolic actions into referendum change

Michael Long split packs apart and broke away from tacklers with blistering pace that during his heyday infuriated rival fans. But the more sedate Essendon legend is now hoping to bring all of the AFL...

Andrew Mathieson Andrew Mathieson Aug 28, 2023
No, Aboriginal sovereignty is not written into the constitution

WHAT WAS CLAIMEDAboriginal sovereignty is written into the Australian Constitution. OUR VERDICTFalse. The constitution does not mention Aboriginal sovereignty or imply it in any way.

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AAP FactCheck Aug 9, 2023
Section 122 claim confuses Voice’s proposed place in constitution

WHAT WAS CLAIMEDPlacing the proposed Indigenous voice in Section 122 of the constitution will give it the power to create new states. OUR VERDICTFalse.

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AAP FactCheck Jul 21, 2023
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