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The urgency of this moment for the country is clear, as is the need for an honest, open and compassionate discussion. By Daniel James.

Daniel James
The Voice and the importance of truth-telling

In this fourth video of 'The Saturday Paper explains' Daniel James talks about what’s at stake in the referendum for the Indigenous Voice to Parliament.

The Uluru Dialogue has presented an opportunity for recognition of and consultation with First Nations people. An opportunity to acknowledge the true history of colonisation and its legacy, and to start a process of repair.

Opponents of the Voice are casting it as inadequate, divisive, or lacking in detail. 

The urgency of this moment for the country is clear, as is the need for an honest, open and compassionate discussion. 

Watch the full video below:

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=tcA_f17D_qE&feature=youtu.be&ab_channel=...

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