Originally published in The Australian Probably for the first time anywhere an issue of identity politics has been put to the people and, here in Australia, resoundingly rejected. Given that the classic notion of the absolute equality of every human being – regardless of race, religion, gender and culture – is now under sustained assault,…
Originally published in The Australian Whichever way today’s vote goes, the result has to be accepted as a valid expression of the will of the Australian people. If the voice gets up, its critics will have to grit their teeth, accept that voters have endorsed it and do their best to ensure it does more…
Originally published in the West Australian Race-based division has no place in this nation In voting No to this divisive Voice, we’re really saying Yes to constitutional equality and national unity. Everyone wants Aboriginal people to do well and most of us would be happy to see an acknowledgement of Aboriginal people in the Constitution….