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Daniel Hurst
Supporters of an Indigenous voice to parliament say they are “ready to prosecute their simple, hopeful message” and will submit the official “yes” case to the Australian Electoral Commission on Monday.
Both the yes and the no camps have been drafting their competing essays, limited to 2,000 words each, with the two documents to be published online by the AEC on Tuesday.
These essays will form the basis of a referendum pamphlet to be mailed to all households several weeks before the vote, which is to be held in the final three months of 2023.
It is understood all crossbench MPs or senators who voted yes to the constitution alteration bill were offered briefings, led by the minister for Indigenous Australians, Linda Burney, and the attorney general, Mark Dreyfus.
Burney described it as “a collaborative process that has brought together the best reasons why Australians should vote ‘Yes’ for constitutional recognition through a Voice”.
Crossbench MPs Kate Chaney, Zoe Daniel and Helen Haines said they had appreciated the opportunity to contribute to the official yes case.
Recent polls suggest a drop in public support for the proposal, but Haines said: “I believe the clear, factual information we have provided will answer the important questions people have about a constitutionally-enshrined Voice to Parliament.”
The Liberal and National parties formally oppose a constitutionally enshrined voice to parliament, with the opposition leader, Peter Dutton, seeking to make the case that it is legally risky, lacks detail and won’t make a practical difference.
The no camp has experienced some public pushback about its writing process, with Pauline Hanson and Lidia Thorpe both requesting more substantive input.
‘Accidental security breach’ at Melbourne airport causes queue delays
The security screen at Qantas terminal one was closed from 6.25am to 6.50am at Melbourne airport this morning, due to an “accidental security breach,” an airport spokesperson told Guardian Australia.
The security screen is now reopened, and the queue is clearing up.
The spokesperson says the airport is not anticipating any missed flights due to the delay.
Christopher Knaus
Half of women working in media in Australia dissatisfied with their career progress
Almost one-third of women in the media are thinking about leaving their job, a new survey shows.
An industry insight report by Women in Media also shows more than half (54%) of women in the industry are either unsure about or explicitly dissatisfied with the progress of their careers.
The report shows that three times more women cited limited access to training opportunities and mental health issues or stress as barriers to career progression in 2023 compared with the year prior.
Women in Media strategic advisor Petra Buchanan said the industry cannot ignore the barriers faced by women in media.
The findings highlight deep concerns about gender equality and a lack of industry support that continues to hinder women’s career progress. The statistics speak volumes – with an entrenched gender pay gap above the national average and increased bias and discrimination, nearly one-third of women are considering leaving their jobs in media. It’s a critical moment for employers and the media industry to step up; the departure of women from media is a loss society cannot afford.
Good morning
And welcome to a new week of Guardian Australia’s live blog. Here are the stories at the stop of today’s news list to get us into it.
The yes campaign for the Indigenous voice to parliament will submit their official case to the Australian Electoral Commission today. The yes and no campaigns have been drafting their competing 2,000-word essays – which will form the basis of a referendum pamphlet to be mailed to households a few weeks before the vote. Keep an eye on the AEC website tomorrow, when the essays will be published.
Real government funding to private schools has increased almost twice as much as funding to public schools in the decade since a landmark education review recommended changes designed to fund Australian schools according to need. You can read the full exclusive by Jordyn Beazley and Caitlin Cassidy here.
And the mystery deaths of at least 10 horses on three separate properties in Victoria – on the Mornington Peninsula, in south-east Melbourne and south-west Victoria – has prompted an urgent investigation by state authorities. The cause of the deaths is unknown, and there is massive concern among local owners. Testing has so far not found any sign of infectious diseases including Hendra virus and anthrax, although investigations are continuing.
I’m Rafqa Touma, and I’ll be rolling you through the morning’s news. If you see anything you don’t want us to miss, let me know on Twitter or Threads.
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