A Voice to Parliament - News Coverage

[TV.Cynic]

A referendum is planned to change the constitution to provide for A Voice to Parliament.

A Voice to Parliament is a body enshrined in the Constitution that would enable Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people to provide advice to the Parliament on policies and projects that impact their lives.

A Voice to Parliament gives the Australian Government the opportunity to make policies with Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people, rather than for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people.

Discuss news coverage of this in this topic.

[TV.Cynic]

The Voice Debate

Sky News

Sunday 4 September 9pm AEST

An upcoming special television debate on the Indigenous Voice to Parliament is set to be aired by Sky News Australia.

The debate, hosted by Sky News host Chris Kenny, will answer burning questions about the referendum for the Voice and what it will mean for Australia.

Panellists include Senator Jacinta Nampijinpa Price, Marion Scrymgour MP, Director of the Uluru Statement from the Heart Dean Parkin, and Sky News host Andrew Bolt.

The Voice debate to air on Sky News Australia in September

https://www.skynews.com.au/australia-news/voice-to-parliament/andrew-bolt-and-chris-kenny-to-faceoff-on-indigenous-voice-to-parliament-in-special-debate-on-sky-news-australia/news-story/440d121a7a42e9e7f0d76bd09f835157

[foxyrover]

I surely hope that Bolt and Kenny don’t “go head-to-head” in this debate. Kenny is meant to be the independent moderator, yes?

[JohnsonTV]

The Yes campaign for the Voice to Parliament was officially launched in Adelaide this evening.

The ABC has named Dan Bourchier as the correspondent for the referendum. Dan did a live cross from Adelaide to Tamara Oudyn during tonight’s 7pm Victorian bulletin.

[melbviewer]

Reckon we’ll get election night style coverage for the Saturday night when the result comes in?

[BigVic]

Just updates will do and full coverage on ABC. 7 had updates during the 1999 referendum with no full-blown coverage. It was Stan Grant who did the updates back then.

[JohnsonTV]

According to The Australian’s Sophie Elsworth, the ABC wrote an email to staff yesterday, which outlines that a “deep-dive” session into “impartiality” will discuss “some knotty editorial policy issues” and how reporters should ensure they do not favour one view on the Indigenous voice to parliament. It goes on to explain that staff are about to “embark on one of the most difficult and consequential stories of recent times”. The session will be held today.

[melbviewer]

That sounds good about the ABC. Would love to hear more about how the session went. Wonder what other networks are planning to do. It’s an interesting situation.

[TV.Cynic]

ABC News coverage of the announcement of the referendum question.

Live: Emotional Albanese announces Voice moment 'a long time in the making'

Got some coverage at the start of 11:30 news, though the announcement wasn’t carried live.

The wording:

A Proposed Law: to alter the Constitution to recognise the First Peoples of Australia by establishing an Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Voice.

Do you approve this proposed alteration?

[JasonF]

i think u mean wording

[OnAir]

@JasonF

i think u mean wording

And I think ’u’ mean you.

Jason - the knack you’ve picked up recently of correcting others on their spelling is very rich given virtually every one of your posts has an error of some sort.

[TV.Cynic]

Coverage of polling as seen on Nine News and Today.

Barely any coverage on Seven

[SA_TV]

@TV.Cynic

Barely any coverage on Seven

7NEWS Adelaide on Twitter: “There is new polling out tonight on the Indigenous Voice to Parliament. According to Resolve Political Monitor - a majority of voters - 58 per cent - will back the referendum. That rate has held steady since late February. 42 per cent will oppose it. #TheLatest #7NEWS https://t.co/MbDsOjjhIe” / Twitter

[JohnsonTV]

ABC reissues editorial guidelines for Voice as tensions grow

[JohnsonTV]

Facebook to wade into Voice referendum with funding

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THE INDIGENOUS VOICE TO PARLIAMENT REFERENDUM ON THE ABC

With Saturday 14 October announced as the date for the Indigenous Voice to Parliament referendum the ABC is bringing audiences a range of content across all its platforms to help inform their vote.

Over the next six weeks the ABC will explain what the Voice is and why we’re being asked to vote on it and examine whether it can improve lives and progress reconciliation between Indigenous and non-Indigenous Australians.

Highlights include:

Voices of Australia – starting Sunday 17 September at 6.30pm on ABC TV and ABC iview

In 4 half hour episodes, ABC NEWS tells the story of Australia as it considers this Constitutional change.

With stories from around the country, from contributors including Voice Correspondent Dan Bourchier, Europe Correspondent Isabella Higgins and Indigenous Affairs Editor Bridget Brennan.

Amid distrust, skepticism and misinformation, this series aims to bridge knowledge gaps with entertaining, engaging, and informative stories.

From the team behind Planet America and China Tonight, in collaboration with the Indigenous Affairs team, this series will focus on communities to show how the Referendum campaign and result will ultimately redefine how Australia views itself in 2023.

Four Corners – Monday 11 September at 8:30pm

Dan Bourchier travels to North, West and Eastern Australia asking what sovereignty/ self-determination means and looks like to First Nations people and where a Voice to Parliament fits with those visions. The story centres on two locations where working models of self-determination are operating on the ground – an Aboriginal run community model in far western NSW, and the 7-year-old South West Native Title Agreement, also knowns as the Noongar Treaty, in Perth. The story opens at this year’s Garma Festival.

Q+A – Monday 9 October will broadcast live from the crucial swing state of South Australia.

The Voice Referendum Explained podcast + vodcast (launched August 23)

Fran Kelly and Quandamooka woman Carly Williams will cut through the noise surrounding the upcoming referendum in this new podcast and give you the information you need when it’s time to vote. New episodes will be available every Wednesday morning on the ABC listen app, ABC iview and YouTube.

Referendum Explained – social media series (Instagram/TikTok) from August 30

The video series for Instagram and TikTok will help build Australians’ understanding of how referendums and the voting system work, the different stances of the Yes and No organisations, and what they need to know throughout the campaign.

ABC’s Voice website will feature the best live news, explainer, audio and video content from across the ABC.

And in the lead up to the referendum ABC Local Radio will cover the many perspectives with conversations, information and discussion to assist the local radio audience around the country to make an informed choice on voting day.

Aussie children are hearing a lot of grown-ups talk about voting in the upcoming referendum 🧐

For a kid-friendly explainer, check out News Time with @rubycornish as she chats with referendum lead reporter @Dan_Bourchier. Listen here > https://t.co/6Xc0MCAylM pic.twitter.com/q0pAcob1gK

— Emma Gibbs (@emmamgibbs) August 29, 2023

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Comprehensive news and current affairs across the SBS network include:

The Point: Referendum Road Trip
Tuesdays at 7.30pm on NITV and 10.30pm time on SBS. The Tuesday October 3 episode will simulcast on NITV and SBS at 7.30pm. Episodes are also available on SBS On Demand after TX.**

Hosted by proud Wuthathi and Meriam man John Paul Janke and Whadjuk Noongar woman Narelda Jacobs, The Point is the home of First Nations perspectives, informing all Australians in the lead up to the Referendum on an Indigenous Voice to Parliament. The Point continues to travel across the continent to broadcast from every state and territory, elevating voices from communities, engaging in considered discussion and providing insightful analysis about the referendum. Having already broadcast from Waiben (Thursday Island), Boorloo (Perth), Durumbal Country (Rockhampton) and lutruwita (Tasmania), upcoming locations include Tandanya (Adelaide), Canberra, the Pilbara and from the studio on Cammeraygal Country (Sydney). Special guest panellists include politicians and community leaders, with upcoming topics such as ongoing racism in the referendum campaign, Indigenous health, caring for Country and the issue of climate change.

NITV News
Mondays to Thursdays at 6.30pm on NITV and SBS On Demand

The latest news from the oldest living culture, join Mudburra and Wagadagam woman Natalie Ahmat and the team of NITV journalists for stories from an Indigenous perspective.

Nula
Fridays at 3pm on SBS and 5.30pm on NITV. Also available on SBS On Demand

Recapping the biggest stories of the week, join Natalie Ahmat and the NITV News team in this half-hour program as they share the latest news from an Indigenous perspective. The world nula means “here, there, or everywhere” in the Dharug language.

Dateline: The Sámi Voice
Premiering Tuesday 19 September at 9.30pm on SBS and simulcast on NITV. Also available on SBS On Demand.

A weekly international half-hour documentary program that invites audiences to walk in the shoes of others in search of the inspiration and surprise in every global story, this episode of Dateline is guest presented by Karla Grant. Karla travels to Norway to learn about the Sámi and their Indigenous Parliament. As a proud Indigenous journalist, this is a story close to Karla’s heart.

Insight: Your Voice
Premiering Tuesday 10 October at 8.30pm on SBS, NITV and SBS On Demand.

Australia’s leading forum for ideas, Insight involves a lively debate on a single topic. This special episode is presented by Karla Grant, who facilitates a conversation about differing opinions on the upcoming Indigenous Voice to Parliament referendum. As Australians decide how they will vote, Insight brings together Australians of different ages from around the country. Host Karla Grant asks them if they’re planning to vote “Yes” or “No” and what discussions they are having with friends, family, colleagues and neighbours to try and sway others to their side.

Stay informed on the 2023 Indigenous Voice to Parliament referendum from across the SBS Network, including First Nations perspectives through NITV. Visit the SBS Voice Referendum portal at sbs.com.au/VoiceReferendum to access articles, videos and podcasts in over 60 languages, or stream the latest news and analysis, docos and entertainment for free, at the Voice Referendum hub on SBS On Demand.

[TVWest]

The government broadcasters supplying us with a completely impartial group of presenters, giving a balanced insight into why we all should vote yes.

[David]

Exactly. Garbage.

I’m not happy with the ABC targeting kids. So dirty.