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What in the World
Will Australia’s referendum give Indigenous people a Voice?
Oct 13, 2023
The podcast explores Australia's referendum on creating the Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Voice. It discusses the origins, goals, and opposition to the reform, as well as the misinformation and racism surrounding it. Additionally, it touches on Microsoft's approved deal to buy Activision Blizzard and the impact of Microsoft's Game Pass service in the gaming industry.
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- The proposed referendum in Australia aims to establish an advisory body called the Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Voice, allowing Indigenous people to advise the government on laws that impact their lives, potentially leading to better outcomes for Indigenous Australians.
- The Uluru Statement from the Heart and the proposed referendum aim to recognize Indigenous Australians as the traditional owners of the country and protect the advisory body from being abolished, but face opposition due to concerns about dividing the nation or inadequately addressing Indigenous issues.
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Recognition and Impact of Indigenous Australians
One of the main ideas discussed in this podcast episode is the recognition and impact of Indigenous Australians in Australia. The episode highlights how colonization and centuries of racism have negatively affected the Indigenous population, leading to issues such as high suicide rates and disproportionate representation in prisons. Indigenous communities often lack a say in policies and decisions that impact their lives. The proposed referendum aims to establish an Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Voice, a formal body that would provide Indigenous people with the ability to advise the government on laws that affect them. This voice would be advisory and non-binding, but proponents argue that it could compel governments to listen to Indigenous voices and achieve better outcomes for Indigenous Australians.
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