ALL VAN CONTENT
On this page of the website you can scroll through the entire Victorian Aboriginal News library of content. Please note that currently it goes back until only the 28th of January 2023 - when we started our Referendum '23 podcast (the genesis of VAN Talks). We are currently working with our legacy equipment to identify and bring back to life the interviews we conducted and aired prior to that. Bear with us on this.
1 April 2023
Understanding what’s being proposed for the First Nations Voice to Parliament
If you think for a minute that the Voice will just suddenly appear if a Yes vote gets over the line, think again. There’s an enormous amount of work that will need to be undertaken before that happens.
30 March 2023
Episode 14: Marcus Stewart provides an insight into the First Nations Referendum Working Group
Member of the First Nations Referendum Working Group and Taungurung man Marcus Stewart joins Charles on the Ref 23 Tapes podcast to talk about the role and efforts of the Working Group.
27 March 2023
Episode 13: Fred Hollows Foundation one of 144 social justice organisations forming a coalition to support the First Nations Voice
CEO of the Fred Hollows Foundation, Ian Wishart, discusses the 144-strong coalition of social justice organisations supporting a First Nations Voice to Parliament
24 March 2023
Episode 12: National Party leader David Littleproud advocates for a more effective option
Rather than adding another layer of bureaucracy, the National Party of Australia advocates for greater empowerment of local First Nations communities as an option to a First Nations Voice to Parliament.
21 March 2023
Episode 11: Proposing changes to the mechanics of voting in a Referendum
Kate Thwaites, MP, Chair of the Joint Standing Committee on Electoral Matters, speaks with Charles Pakana on proposed changes to some of the ways in which Australia runs its referendums.
17 March 2023
Episode 10: SBS/NITV launches strategic plan for coverage of the First Nations Voice to Parliament Referendum
Head of NITV, Tanya Denning Orman, discusses the SBS/NITV strategy that will guide the network’s coverage of the Referendum campaign for a First Nations Voice to Parliament
14 March 2023
Episode 9: Ged Kearney MP, on the campaign trail for a First Nations Voice to Parliament
Commencing our series of interviews with politicians from both sides of the Referendum campaign, we are joined by the Federal Member for Cooper, Ged Kearney, MP.
6 March 2023
EPISODE 8: The Anglican Church’s Reverend Canon Glenn Loughrey speaks out on the need for reliable and open information
Wiradjuri man, Reverend Canon Glenn Loughrey from the Anglican Church joins us on the Referendum ‘23 Tapes podcast to discuss the role of the church in promoting reliable information and the need for asking questions and joining in conversations.
2 March 2023
A deep-seated loathing for misinformation, sensationalist news and self-proclaimed evangelists
Answering questions I’m often asked about the editorial direction and focus of the Victorian Aboriginal News Referendum ’23 Tapes podcast.
1 March 2023
Episode 7: City of Newcastle reacts to its local First Nations community and advisory committee
Chair of the City of Newcastle’s Guraki Aboriginal Advisory Committee, Luke Russell, speaks with VAN about the power of Aboriginal voices.
22 February 2023
Episode 6: From The Heart advocates correct information over ramming home campaign messaging
From The Heart’s National Field Organiser Emily Holm speaks with VAN on topics ranging from local government involvement in educating community to the importance of correct information above pushing home specific messages.
16 February 2023
Episode 5: Local governments from across Australia commit to endorsing the Uluru Statement From the Heart
Architect of the Mayors for the Voice to Parliament Public Statement, Inner West Mayor Darcy Byrne, joins us to discuss the important role local government has in the forthcoming referendum.
8 February 2023
Episode 4: Australia’s ethnic communities lend support to a First Nations Voice
Carlo Carli, Chair of the Federation of Ethnic Communities Councils of Australia (FECCA) discusses the strong support for a First Nations Voice to Parliament from ethnic communities.
5 February 2023
Episode 3: Reconciliation Victoria CEO Nicole Findlay discusses Support for the 2023 Referendum
Reconciliation Victoria has been at the forefront of a First Nations alliance for two decades. With a First Nations Voice referendum on the horizon, that alliance is picking up momentum.
1 February 2023
Episode 2: Professor Cheryl Saunders sheds light on the Australian Constitution
Emeritus President of the International Association of Constitutional Law, Professor Cheryl Saunders gives insights into the Australian Constitution.
28 January 2023
Episode 1: First Nations Voice advocate and campaigner Thomas Mayo speaks out on the Voice to Parliament
Author, Uluru Statement from the Heart campaigner, Maritime Union Official and Torres Strait Islander Thomas Mayo speaks frankly about a Voice to Parliament.