As the campaign for the Voice referendum begins, it's worth having a look at why this referendum question has become so hopelessly ensnarled in undergrowth. And perhaps doing a spot of weeding, writes Annabel Crabb.

This article sets outs a number of issues and facts that have gotten lost in the miasma of politicking. Worth reading whatever your opinion is or vote is going to be.

  • zik
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    10 months ago

    My summary:

    a) It’s pretty toothless and has very little effect in law, and

    b) It’s also symbolically important to recognise a highly disadvantaged group of people

    I think that means we might as well vote yes because at least it’s a symbolic nod to an inequity. And there’s no reason to vote no because it doesn’t really have any legal effect, let alone downsides.

    Bonus conclusion: politicians claiming “it could be interpreted unpredictably by the courts and lead to legal uncertainty” are being disingenuous and we should treat those people with suspicion.