Give it a go Your correspondent, (“ Toss of a Coin”, The Age, 2/10), might try considering these two scenarios. They have encouraged ignorance and fear to stand in the way of a positive step forward for Australia. Instead, these two leaders of supposedly respectable conservative political parties have taken the low road. If Peter Dutton and David Littleproud had chosen to enter into a genuine debate on the future for Indigenous Australians, we would not be in this position. It seems to me that confusion has been the aim of some No campaigners – and the slogan “If you don’t know, vote No” is a prime example of this. Dave Dickinson, Balwyn Northīattered and confused Many undecided voters are feeling battered and confused by the Voice debate. Actions and outcomes speak louder than words. So what are they doing to assist and improve the lives of indigenous Australians? If the Voice fails then what’s Plan B? It must not be more of the same.ĭoes the Voice really need to be in the Constitution? If the Voice is a good idea then go ahead, implement it and prove it. It was and is my understanding that politicians are voted in to represent all of us, so the question is why have they failed Indigenous Australians? There are numerous agencies, funding mechanisms and Indigenous parliamentarians in place as we discuss the Voice. He goes on to allege that the rest of us have failed. More of the same Sean Kelly writes that the core reason why the Voice is needed is the failure of successive governments and politicians to address the specific needs and problems of Indigenous Australians. Nevertheless, in the event of a No vote, it simply means that there is more work to be done in raising consciousness of indifference. A hand extended in friendship, forgiveness and healing. It was intended as a gift to all Australians. a No vote), it is “very different from understanding what that will feel like” to First Nations People, many of whom supported the views expressed in the Uluru Statement from the Heart. Indeed, as Kelly incisively promulgates, even if we suspect the worst (i.e. How can we, the majority of Australians, begin to imagine the unimaginable? (“ Saying No should haunt us all”, 2/10). That is, to remove the vestige of hope for an Indigenous Voice to parliament that is constitutionally enshrined. Sean Kelly insightfully observes that “It will not be until we have done it – (in the event of a No vote) – that we realise what we have done”. See here for our rules and tips on getting your letter published. To submit a letter to The Age, email Please include your home address and telephone number below your letter.

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