Constitutional reform
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Constitutional amendments
Report
New Caledonia’s independence referendum: local and regional implications
This paper looks at the historical context of the forthcoming referendums, the first referendum outcome and next steps in New Caledonia’s self-determination process. It also examines the upcoming provincial elections and how they might determine the political balance for negotiating future governance beyond the Noumea Accord.
Article
Looking forward to constitutional reform by looking back at Uluru
The Uluru Statement’s plan for an Indigenous Voice should be put to a vote as soon as possible, argues Gabrielle Appleby.
Survey Report
The future of the First Amendment: 2018 survey of high school students and teachers
High school student support in the United States for First Amendment freedoms remains high, relative to historical levels of support in prior iterations of this survey.
Report
Joint Select Committee on Constitutional Recognition relating to Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Peoples: final report
The committee focussed its efforts on the central proposal for constitutional change made in the Statement from the Heart - the proposal for a First Nations Voice. The committee has also been mindful of the need to ensure that its recommendations are legitimate and acceptable to Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples, the Parliament, and...
Report
Garma Festival 2017 report
The 2017 Garma Festival placed a high value on education, with a bold vision to weave a national Indigenous education curriculum into the mainstream Western syllabus. The grounds of the bunggul again were an interesting place to watch and learn what that may look like, and the Yolngu matha, kinship and history classrooms showcased the...