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.
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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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.