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This article sets outs a number of issues and facts that have gotten lost in the miasma of politicking. Worth reading whatever your opinion is or vote is going to be.

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[–] zik@aussie.zone 7 points 1 year ago* (last edited 1 year ago)

My summary:

a) It's pretty toothless and has very little effect in law, and

b) It's also symbolically important to recognise a highly disadvantaged group of people

I think that means we might as well vote yes because at least it's a symbolic nod to an inequity. And there's no reason to vote no because it doesn't really have any legal effect, let alone downsides.

Bonus conclusion: politicians claiming "it could be interpreted unpredictably by the courts and lead to legal uncertainty" are being disingenuous and we should treat those people with suspicion.

[–] gumnut@aussie.zone 5 points 1 year ago

That was a refreshing take on the voice and what it’s really about.

[–] PeelerSheila@aussie.zone 1 points 1 year ago

Thanks for posting, was definitely worth reading to cut to the simple facts. Presented both sides without getting bogged down in it.