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ULURU Dialogue representative for the FNQ Voice campaign Alwyn Lyall (Kuku Yalanji elder).

Why do we need to support the First Nations Voice?

Australians should support the Voice because it will improve the lives of First Peoples. If we have a seat at the table and input in the discussions about the laws and policies which affect us, what you will get are better laws, policies and outcomes for First Peoples. We know one thing for certain: the way things are right now are not working. First Peoples have been calling for a Voice for generations. They called for it at the Regional Dialogues in 2017 and new polling from April 2023 shows 83 per cent of First Peoples support the Voice … We cannot ignore these calls.

What would you say to those who have the view that everyone already has a voice to Parliament insofar that we all have a vote?

First Peoples make up around three per cent of the Australian population. This means it’s difficult for our voices to be heard in elections or to have much say about decisions that are made in Canberra.