I’m confident that when Australians vote on the Voice they will do the right thing by Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people and leave the oppressors in the Stone Age where they belong, writes Jill Gallagher. Via NITV
Jill Gallagher says our voice was taken from us on Invasion Day in 1788. We're simply asking for it back.
I’d like to remind the leader of the Opposition, Peter Dutton, and the leader of the National Party, David Littleproud, that Aboriginal people fought in the two world wars. They were not eligible for soldier settlements. I’m also aware of some of the opposition to the Voice from within the Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander community. From my perspective, this debate and discussion amongst Community is a healthy one – and perfectly normal.Ernie Dingo held a megaphone at the bicentenary marches. 35 years later he's returning to the same place
It’s time for real, meaningful, constitutional reform for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people.Only two months ago I spoke to a group of non-Indigenous people who were older than me in what is considered a wealthy and conservative part of Melbourne.
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