THE REFERENDUM 2023 TAPES PODCAST
From the 28th of January 2023 through to the day of the 2023 Referendum, Victorian Aboriginal News remained committed to providing all Australians with accurate and reliable information relating to the 2023 Referendum on a First Nations Voice to Parliament embedded within the Constitution.
Our deep and sincere gratitude is extended to all those people who made the Referendum 2023 Tapes podcast such an incredible success.
This project is now closed and the podcast has evolved into the VAN Talks Podcast.
Referendum ’23 Tapes podcast episodes

Co-Chair of the First Peoples' Assembly of Victoria, Gunditjmara man Rueben Berg, reflects on the divisive nature of the campaign and the need to heal community post referendum.

With appropriate co-design of services and administration, CEO of Lowitja Institute, Adjunct Professor Janine Mohamed believes the Voice could save billions of dollars.

SBS/NITV The Point co-host JP Janke talks on the Referendum 2023 Tapes podcast on topics ranging from "fear over fact" to First Nations media's role post referendum.

With decades of experience with government and bureaucracy under his belt, Uncle Andrew Jackomos joins Charles to discuss the Voice to Parliament.

After months of careful consideration and community consultation, Wurundjeri Cultural Heritage Aboriginal Corporation says YES to the Voice.

Uluru Dialogue provides new translations to complement existing library of Dialogue and other materials in First Nations and other languages.

CEO of the Taungurung Land and Waters Council Matthew Burns shares his thoughts on the positive impacts on all Australians - Aboriginal and Non-Aboriginal - of a First Nations Voice to Parliament

Based on years of experience in government and community, Jason Mifsud is a Yes vote for the Voice to Parliament...but is approaching it with legitimate caution.

Yorta Yorta man Ian Hamm gives his unique insight into a Voice to Parliament - pushing well beyond the deficit model.

From sources of misinformation to Australia's standing on the international stage, Uncle Andrew Gardiner speaks about the proposed Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Voice to Parliament

Aunty Muriel Bamblett, CEO of VACCA speaks on the Ref 23 Tapes podcast about child care, treaty and other matters, all impacted positively by a Voice to Parliament.

Senator Jacinta Nampitjinpa Price states that 11 Indigenous parliamentarians are enough of a voice. Do they all agree?

CEO of Djaara, the Dja Dja Wurrung land and waters corporation, Rodney Carter, joins Charles on the next episode of the Referendum 2023 Tapes podcast.

Charles is joined by the CEO of the Federation of Victorian Traditional Owner Corporations, Paul Paton, to discuss a range of topics relating to the Voice and the forthcoming referendum.

Two students and first-time voters share their thoughts on a range of topics, including: truth in political advertising/campaigning, media-driven misinformation and their hopes for a Voice to Parliament.

CEO of VACCHO, Aunty Jill Gallagher AO, talks about the positive health outcomes for Aboriginal People as a result of a Yes vote for the Voice to Parliament.

After five full months on the road yarning up the referendum and Voice, Wiradjuri man Reverend Glenn Loughrey joins us to share his experiences.

In this short but succinct episode, we clearly disprove the claim by Sky News commentator Peta Credlin’s claim that the Uluru Statement is 26 pages. It isn’t!!!

Wathaurong Aboriginal Co-operative CEO Simon Flagg and board member, Professor Aunty Wendy Brabham talk about their hopes for a better future with a Voice.

Bundjalung woman and CEO of Reconciliation Australia Karen Mundine discusses the importance of respectful conversations and that regardless of outcome, work towards reconciliation will continue unabated.

Nyikina man Charles Prouse provides a personal perspective on the Voice to Parliament, emphasising the important of Voice before Treaty.

The Royal Australian and New Zealand College of Psychiatrists has lent its support to a First Nations Voice to Parliament.

Australian Nursing and Midwifery Federation (ANMF) Deputy Secretary Lori-Anne Sharp joins us to discuss the Federation’s broad support for the constitutionally enshrined Voice to Parliament.

A passionate advocate for greater education opportunities and support within First Nations communities, Yawuru/Bunuba woman Cara Peek, speaks about her experiences as part of the Uluru Dialogues, hopes for the future, and exposes misinformation.