Tucker
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Hi all,
With the date of 14 October 2023 set for the referendum, it is time for us as a diverse community on here and microcosm of scoiety to come together and debate the pro's and con's of this topic.
Im sure the mods have been dreading the commencement of a thread such as this as political topics draw the worst out of people, however this is a very important scenario and Im certain that many people have not come to a conclusion on their decision as of yet. Changing the constitution is pretty much irreversible and properly informed decisions should be put forward.
Hand on heart, I have a foot in both camps and remain undecided at this juncture. There are some pro's on both sides that outweigh the con's on each for me, just as there are some con's on both sides that dominate the pro's. I will say though, I have become annoyed and dissapointed with the vitriolic rants from the YES campaign led by Albanese and his Government and the targetted attacks of prominant Indigenous NO campaigners such as Nyunggai Warren Stephen Mundine and Jacinta Yangapi Nampijinpa Price. I think the YES campaign have done an astonishingly poor job of selling their argument so far and the divisive nature of the change could result in separatism that I do not agree with. That said, I absolutely support the recognition of First Peoples of this nation.
The Question:
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?
The AEC Official Referendum Booklet:
AEC Voting Requirements:
www.aec.gov.au
AEC Counting Process:
Feel free to discuss and please keep it civil so this discussion remains open up until the day. Im sure it will get heated but if we can all put on our big boy pants, we can get through this.
Cheers.
With the date of 14 October 2023 set for the referendum, it is time for us as a diverse community on here and microcosm of scoiety to come together and debate the pro's and con's of this topic.
Im sure the mods have been dreading the commencement of a thread such as this as political topics draw the worst out of people, however this is a very important scenario and Im certain that many people have not come to a conclusion on their decision as of yet. Changing the constitution is pretty much irreversible and properly informed decisions should be put forward.
Hand on heart, I have a foot in both camps and remain undecided at this juncture. There are some pro's on both sides that outweigh the con's on each for me, just as there are some con's on both sides that dominate the pro's. I will say though, I have become annoyed and dissapointed with the vitriolic rants from the YES campaign led by Albanese and his Government and the targetted attacks of prominant Indigenous NO campaigners such as Nyunggai Warren Stephen Mundine and Jacinta Yangapi Nampijinpa Price. I think the YES campaign have done an astonishingly poor job of selling their argument so far and the divisive nature of the change could result in separatism that I do not agree with. That said, I absolutely support the recognition of First Peoples of this nation.
The Question:
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?
The AEC Official Referendum Booklet:
AEC Voting Requirements:
Referendum 2023
The Australian Electoral Commission (AEC) is responsible for providing the Australian people with an independent electoral service which meets their needs and encourages them to understand and participate in the electoral process.
AEC Counting Process:
Feel free to discuss and please keep it civil so this discussion remains open up until the day. Im sure it will get heated but if we can all put on our big boy pants, we can get through this.
Cheers.
