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The Voice to Parliament Handbook

By: Thomas Mayo, Kerry O'Brien
Narrated by: Kerry O'Brien, Thomas Mayo
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'We invite you to walk with us in a movement of the Australian people for a better future.' These words from the Uluru Statement from the Heart are a heartfelt invitation from First Nations People to fellow Australians, who will have the opportunity to respond when the Voice referendum is put to a national vote by the Albanese Government.

Indigenous leader Thomas Mayo and acclaimed journalist Kerry O’Brien have written this handbook to answer the most commonly asked questions about why the Voice should be enshrined in the Constitution, and how it might function to improve policies affecting Indigenous communities, and genuinely close the gap on inequalities at the most basic level of human dignity.

A handy tool for people inclined to support a ‘yes’ vote in the referendum, The Voice to Parliament Handbook reflects on this historic opportunity for genuine reconciliation, to right the wrongs and heal the ruptured soul of a nation. This guide offers simple explanations, useful anecdotes, historic analogies and visual representations, so you can share it among friends, family and community networks in the build-up to the referendum.

If the ‘yes’ vote is successful this book will also become a keepsake of an important and emotional milestone in Australia's history.

2024, Australian Book Industry Award (ABIA) Audiobook of the Year, Short-listed

2024, Australian Book Industry Award (ABIA) Book of the Year, Winner

2024, Australian Book Industry Award (ABIA) General Non-Fiction Book of the Year, Winner

2024, Australian Book Industry Award (ABIA) Social Impact Book of the Year, Winner

2024, BookPeople (formerly ABA) Book of the Year Award Adult Non-Fiction, Short-listed

©2023 Thomas Mayo & Kerry O’Brien. Copyright text chapter 6 © Professor Fiona Stanley & Professor Marcia Langton 2023. Copyright design © Hardie Grant Publishing 2023. Publishing in 2023 by Hardie Grant Explore, an imprint of Hardie Grant Publishing (P)2023 Bolinda Publishing Australia & Oceania Indigenous Studies Oceania Political Science Politics & Government Social Sciences Specific Demographics World

Critic Reviews

'A portable reference to be whipped out to clear up confusion or answer questions that arise in day-to-day conversations.' (The Guardian)
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This piece of literature is firmly in the YES category. However, that’s not a bad thing. I appreciated the straightforward question and answer chapters, outlining what the Voice To Parliament hopes to achieve. Other chapters outlined the history of getting to this point and although I’ve read a decent amount, there were parts I didn’t know.

I think for the sake of balance there should be a piece like this for the No side, however I’d like it to be based in facts and valid reasoning like this piece is, rather than the misinformation I’ve seen elsewhere.

Really helpful

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Read listen and distribute it time we as a country recognise our First Nations people and give them the voice they need

Informative guide to the voice

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Very informative and well set out.

A must read for anyone in Australia.

I'll would challenge anyone who is considering voting no to read this.

There really is nothing to lose by voting YES.

Brilliant

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Always great to get a historical perspective in respect to changing legislation and the constitution.

Makes more sense out of the nonsense going around about the no campaign

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Highly informative, accurate history, wonderful TRUTH telling. Great the authors read it too. I’m going to take a second listen so I am better able to talk with others and explain the significance of this referendum for our future.

Every Australian should listen to this book

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