Voice to Parliament activities

Task A: In your table groups, brainstorm what you already know about the following concepts:
(7 mins)
a) Voice to Parliament
b) Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander history in Australia
c) The Australian Constitution
d) Referendums

Task B: Read the following article and then answer the question that follows: (15 mins)

Why Voice to Parliament is necessary  (Web view)

In 50 - 60 words, state the position of the author and explain what the article is about.

Task C: Watch the following two videos and answer the questions that follows: (15
mins)

History is calling:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=5gF6DqYH6FE

The time has come. Referendum 2023.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=fPDrO2G_Chc

From the videos, what else did you learn about the following two issues:

a) Voice to Parliament
b) Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander issues in Australia

Extension Task (if you are interested) (30 mins)

Task D: Visit the following website, and complete the short course on Voice to Parliament:
https://fromtheheart.com.au/education/#/lessons/PdYM957JazPiMu1C8qa5w8vwGVOsXx48

After completing the short course, answer the following question:

a) What is meant by “Constitutional Recognition of Indigenous people”?

b) What is meant by a “Voice to Parliament”?
c) Why is a referendum needed?
Voice to Parliament activities