On the Voice to Parliament

Synopsis

'An engaging, Aboriginal storytelling-style essay [that] argues clearly why the Voice will benefitFirst Nations people and the Australian nation.' - PROFESSOR PETER YU AM, Vice-President (First Nations), Australian National UniversityKimberley-born Indigenous business leader Charles Prouse has spent 30 years working in Indigenousaffairs across the corporate, government and non-profit sectors. He's been asked many times how tofix 'the Aboriginal situation'. He's also been asked about the Voice to Parliament. It can be a complexquestion to answer, but it can also be as simple as listening, having compassion and trusting thattogether we can do this.This book doesn't explain every single challenge and every single solution, there are websitesand factsheets for that. What it gives us is the human perspective.Rather than being ostriches with our heads in the sand, Charles Prouse urges all Australians to benosey emus and investigate with open hearts and minds what the Voice to Parliament will mean forour country, and why it's so important to vote Yes.'A fresh, honest perspective on why the Voice matters from Derby, WA, to Sydney and beyond. Makes practical sense of what some are seeking to politicise.' - TANYA HOSCH, Executive General Manager, Inclusion and Social Policy, AFL'A must-read conversation from a grassroots Aboriginal man about the importance of being informedabout the Yes vote, time to start the journey for change.' - WAYNE BERGMANN, Managing Director,Leedal Foundation

Copyright:

2023

Book Details

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Publisher Quality

ISBN-13:

9780733651458

Related ISBNs:

9780733651441

Publisher:

Hachette Australia

Date of Addition:

07/11/23

Copyrighted By:

Charles Prouse

Adult content:

No

Language:

English

Has Image Descriptions:

No

Categories:

Nonfiction, Politics and Government

Submitted By:

Bookshare Staff

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This is a copyrighted book.