One of the newest members of Sydney University’s senate has publicly supported the under-fire vice chancellor.
A blistering Productivity Commission review says governments have not delivered on their landmark 2020 agreement to transform the way public servants and politicians work with Indigenous Australians.
Former Labor premiers Bob Carr and Steve Bracks have thrown their support behind an Indigenous governor-general,while former Queensland premier Peter Beattie has suggested that could be divisive,so soon after the Voice referendum.
The outgoing Senior Australian of the Year knows the Voice defeat shocked many advocates,but he remains committed to truth-telling and treaty-making.
Voice co-architect Tom Calma says some conservative forces campaigning against the Voice are peddling myths and misinformation.
The concession to Liberal supporters of the Voice comes as a new taxpayer-funded advertisement differs starkly from the Yes campaign’s ad.
Two former High Court judges were among those who gave evidence supporting the Voice at a parliamentary inquiry into the referendum on Friday.
The Yes campaign will launch next month with a blitz of door knocks,street stalls and advertisements,but it has two key challenges to overcome.
Australians should be capable of enshrining an Indigenous Voice to parliament and negotiating treaty at the same time.
The Uluru Dialogue,which Anderson co-chairs,will release research showing 80 per cent of First Nations people want the Voice despite the fierce criticism.