Commentary
One of the criticisms levelled at The Voice proposal is that it is merely a “symbolic” gesture that will not, and cannot, make any real difference to the lives of Australia’s Indigenous population.
Viewpoints
Opinion
The ‘No’ Campaign Should Target Welfare Dependency in Its Push Against The Voice
In failing to decisively attack Aboriginal dependency on the welfare state, the “No” campaign is missing an the “Yes” campaign
A man walks past a billboard on a side of a church advocating a Yes vote in an upcoming referendum in Melbourne, Australia on Aug. 30, 2023. William West/AFP via Getty Images
Gabriël Moens
Author
Gabriël A. Moens AM is an emeritus professor of law at the University of Queensland, and served as pro vice-chancellor and dean at Murdoch University. In 2003, Moens was awarded the Australian Centenary Medal by the prime minister for services to education. He has taught extensively across Australia, Asia, Europe, and the United States.
