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First Resolve poll since election has huge Labor lead, and Labor also has massive lead in Victoria

A federal Resolve poll for Nine newspapers, conducted August 17-21 from a sample of 2,011, gave Labor 42% of the primary vote (32.6% at the May federal election), the Coalition 28% (35.7%), the Greens 12% (12.2%), One Nation 5% (5.0%), UAP 2% (4.1%), independents 8% (5.3%) and others 3% (5.2%).

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There’s no unified ‘white’ perspective. Why do we expect one of First Nations peoples?

For those expecting a clear, singular Indigenous perspective on the Voice to Parliament: it’s time to do your own research.

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The Loop: One Nation websites to be suspended, China's ambassador to Australia on Taiwan, and Domino's Pizza breaks up with Italy

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Establishing a Voice to Parliament could be an opportunity for Indigenous Nation Building. Here's what that means

Prime Minister Anthony Albanese has announced the wording of the referendum question to enable a constitutionally enshrined Indigenous Voice to Parliament. It would seem Albanese has made a solid start on his election night promise to embrace the 2017 Uluru Statement from the Heart.

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Voice to Parliament opponents call it ‘elitist’. They should try looking in a mirror

Politicians in parties with dwindling memberships and captains’ picks try to paint the policy culmination of years of consensus building as ‘elitist’.

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Voice to Parliament: ‘detail’ demands only mask rejection of entire recognition project

An Indigenous Voice referendum should not require extensive detail — not in a constitution that doesn’t even mention a prime minister.

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Why does the government need a referendum on Indigenous Voice to Parliament? What if it fails?

Prime Minister Anthony Albanese has taken the first steps towards a referendum that would enshrine an Indigenous Voice to Parliament. But why does the government need to hold a referendum and what happens if it fails?

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Prime Minister to announce Australia's first referendum in 20 years at Garma Festival. Here's what you might be asked

In a major announcement on Saturday at the Garma Festival, Prime Minister Anthony Albanese will unveil a draft question that Australians could be asked during a referendum to create an Indigenous Voice to Parliament.

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Pauline Hanson and Jacinta Price show how they’ll foil the Voice to Parliament

The fight over the Indigenous Voice to Parliament will seize the nation’s attention. These two MPs are already signalling how they plan to hijack it.

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Simplicity key to successful referendum

Simplicity will aid a referendum on an Indigenous Voice to parliament, an expert says, with calls for a detailed breakdown merely creating confusion.

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NSW’s Aboriginal flag culture war is a preview of the fight over an Indigenous Voice to Parliament

It is important to be aware of how opponents of the Indigenous Voice will present their side of the debate.

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Queensland Indigenous voice panel named

Eight Indigenous representatives have been appointed by the Queensland government to consult on the national Voice to Parliament.

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Taking an interest

Good morning, early birds. We have never seen this high inflation with this high debt according to the world’s central bank, and Labor Leader Anthony Albanese will reportedly hold a referendum about the Indigenous Voice to Parliament even if the Liberals and Nationals don’t want to. It’s the news you…

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First Nations people shouldn't have to wait for a referendum to get a Voice to Parliament

The new Labor government has promised to make a significant change in the life of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Peoples, with a full commitment to the Uluru Statement from the Heart. But rather than waiting for a referendum to enshrine the Indigenous Voice to parliament, Labor should do it…

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Law and border

Good morning, early birds. The Australian Federal Police says that foreign governments are helping Australian drug cartels and crime groups, and the CSIRO reports that there is 29% less plastic pollution on our coastlines. It’s the news you need to know, with Emma Elsworthy.

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Anthony Albanese promised action on the Uluru Statement from the Heart. So what is the proposed Indigenous Voice to Parliament?

Under the guidance of the first Indigenous woman to hold the Indigenous Affairs ministry, it's likely the Uluru Statement from the Heart can finally be put into action, including an enshrined Voice to Parliament. But what exactly does this mean?

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Prime Minister Albanese’s victory speech brings hope for First Nations Peoples' role in democracy

Prime Minister Anthony Albanese’s acceptance speech opened with a generous acknowledgement of Traditional Owners and a full commitment to the Uluru Statement from the Heart.

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Voice to Parliament design report still doesn't meet international human rights standards

Last month, the Australian government published the Indigenous Voice co-design final report. It’s the latest step in the debate about how Australia should and shouldn’t recognise a distinctive Indigenous presence in public life.

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