OPINION: In quoting academics and activists from the Yes campaign, the No case verifies the widely held suspicion that the Albanese government has not been upfront with Australians.
are out, and the No case has done a much more effective job of conveying the reasons for opposing the Voice at the referendum later this year than the Yes case has done of setting out the reasons for supporting it.
Careful consideration of the Yes pamphlet leaves one none the wiser about whether the Voice would be elected or not, how big it would be, whether it would be paid and how it proposes to go about making decisions. No limits are placed on the topics within its remit. There are many references to “advice” but no confrontation of the criticisms made of the practical veto it is likely to have over government policy.
The lack of detail has fed the sense of the model being a movable feast, morphing each time a minister of the government speaks about it. Mr Albanese’s tactical decision to refuse to put details on the table of the scope of the Voice’s responsibilities, the selection methods that would be used to choose its members, the decision-making processes it will adopt and any limits that might be placed on its power is now starting to bite.
Philippines Latest News, Philippines Headlines
Similar News:You can also read news stories similar to this one that we have collected from other news sources.
Indigenous Voice to parliament: Anthony Albanese says Voice is not risking Indigenous recognitionThe PM defends the ailing campaign for the Indigenous Voice to parliament, saying he’s acting on the request of First Nations people; Donald Trump expects to face criminal charges in a federal investigation. Follow updates here.
Read more »
'Get on board, Ben': Albanese's fiery clash with radio host over VoicePrime Minister Anthony Albanese has told Sydney 2GB radio host Ben Fordham to 'get on board' and accused him of raising 'red herrings' about the Voice to Parliament's scope after a heated exchange about the referendum on Wednesday morning.
Read more »
Yes or No? Voice campaigns revealedHere's what the proponents of both votes have to say. 9News
Read more »
Yes or No? Voice campaigns revealedHere's what the proponents of both votes have to say. 9News
Read more »