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| Pauline Hanson threatens to release anti-voice essay if shut out from official referendum pamphlet | |
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| Exclusive: One Nation leader wants her input to be included for the no side as concern grows among some politicians their views may be left out | Exclusive: One Nation leader wants her input to be included for the no side as concern grows among some politicians their views may be left out |
| Pauline Hanson has threatened to send her own 2,000-word anti-voice essay to Australian voters unless a parliamentary committee includes her contributions in the official referendum pamphlet for the no side. | Pauline Hanson has threatened to send her own 2,000-word anti-voice essay to Australian voters unless a parliamentary committee includes her contributions in the official referendum pamphlet for the no side. |
| The so-called “progressive no” views of left-wing senator Lidia Thorpe may also end up excluded from the no essay, which will be authorised by a committee dominated by Coalition and conservative politicians. | The so-called “progressive no” views of left-wing senator Lidia Thorpe may also end up excluded from the no essay, which will be authorised by a committee dominated by Coalition and conservative politicians. |
| Politicians have until 17 July to provide the Australian Electoral Commission with essays outlining the yes and no cases in the Indigenous voice referendum, which will be included in an official information pamphlet delivered to all homes. All politicians who voted yes on the constitutional alteration bill in parliament have the opportunity to contribute to the yes essay, and vice versa for those who voted no. | Politicians have until 17 July to provide the Australian Electoral Commission with essays outlining the yes and no cases in the Indigenous voice referendum, which will be included in an official information pamphlet delivered to all homes. All politicians who voted yes on the constitutional alteration bill in parliament have the opportunity to contribute to the yes essay, and vice versa for those who voted no. |
| However, some members outside the Labor and Coalition parties are increasingly concerned their views may be left out. | However, some members outside the Labor and Coalition parties are increasingly concerned their views may be left out. |
| Legislation governing the pamphlets says the yes and no essays have to be authorised by a majority of politicians who voted yes and no in the parliament. | Legislation governing the pamphlets says the yes and no essays have to be authorised by a majority of politicians who voted yes and no in the parliament. |
| The no committee is dominated by the Coalition, but also includes One Nation, UAP’s Ralph Babet, and former Greens senator Thorpe. The yes side is dominated by Labor but also includes the Greens, the “teal” independents, David Pocock, and the Jacqui Lambie Network, as well as some Liberals. Both the Coalition and Labor have said they will consult with fellow committee members, but Guardian Australia has been told that such consultation has, thus far, not been especially comprehensive on either side. | The no committee is dominated by the Coalition, but also includes One Nation, UAP’s Ralph Babet, and former Greens senator Thorpe. The yes side is dominated by Labor but also includes the Greens, the “teal” independents, David Pocock, and the Jacqui Lambie Network, as well as some Liberals. Both the Coalition and Labor have said they will consult with fellow committee members, but Guardian Australia has been told that such consultation has, thus far, not been especially comprehensive on either side. |
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| Nationals leader David Littleproud last month criticised One Nation leader Hanson’s contributions to the referendum debate, raising speculation that the no essay – to be led by Nationals senator Jacinta Nampijinpa Price – would shut out Hanson. | Nationals leader David Littleproud last month criticised One Nation leader Hanson’s contributions to the referendum debate, raising speculation that the no essay – to be led by Nationals senator Jacinta Nampijinpa Price – would shut out Hanson. |
| A spokesperson for Hanson said on Monday that she was still seeking “meaningful input into the no essay”. One Nation has written its own draft essay, seen by Guardian Australia, alleging that the voice would “effectively undo the great achievement of the 1967 referendum”. | A spokesperson for Hanson said on Monday that she was still seeking “meaningful input into the no essay”. One Nation has written its own draft essay, seen by Guardian Australia, alleging that the voice would “effectively undo the great achievement of the 1967 referendum”. |
| “Principles outlined in senator Hanson’s draft essay, such as racial equality for all Australians in the constitution, should be articulated in the final essay,” her spokesperson said. | “Principles outlined in senator Hanson’s draft essay, such as racial equality for all Australians in the constitution, should be articulated in the final essay,” her spokesperson said. |
| Price’s office was contacted for comment on whether Hanson’s views would be included in the final product. | Price’s office was contacted for comment on whether Hanson’s views would be included in the final product. |
| “Senator Hanson reserves the right to publish and distribute her own no essay with the resources of One Nation, regardless of whether her arguments are meaningfully represented in the official no essay,” Hanson’s spokesperson said. | “Senator Hanson reserves the right to publish and distribute her own no essay with the resources of One Nation, regardless of whether her arguments are meaningfully represented in the official no essay,” Hanson’s spokesperson said. |
| Other MPs are already distributing their own material on the referendum. Opposition leader Peter Dutton has produced leaflets in his Dickson electorate, while Labor last week gave staff and MPs information on what material could be printed using parliamentary allowances. | Other MPs are already distributing their own material on the referendum. Opposition leader Peter Dutton has produced leaflets in his Dickson electorate, while Labor last week gave staff and MPs information on what material could be printed using parliamentary allowances. |
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| Victorian senator Thorpe, who opposes the referendum on grounds including that it should be a stronger body, is also seeking to have her views included in the no essay. It’s understood that she has not been brought into the fold either. | Victorian senator Thorpe, who opposes the referendum on grounds including that it should be a stronger body, is also seeking to have her views included in the no essay. It’s understood that she has not been brought into the fold either. |
| Hanson’s spokesperson said Thorpe’s contribution “could be radically different to that of others” and expected “her arguments may not be included” in the final product. | Hanson’s spokesperson said Thorpe’s contribution “could be radically different to that of others” and expected “her arguments may not be included” in the final product. |
| The offices of Indigenous Australians minister Linda Burney and prime minister Anthony Albanese are leading the yes essay. Neither office could provide an update on processes, but non-Labor members of the yes committee also say they are keenly awaiting details of the essay and how they can contribute. | The offices of Indigenous Australians minister Linda Burney and prime minister Anthony Albanese are leading the yes essay. Neither office could provide an update on processes, but non-Labor members of the yes committee also say they are keenly awaiting details of the essay and how they can contribute. |
| Liberal MP Julian Leeser, a longtime voice advocate who voted yes in parliament, said the 1999 pamphlet was “incredibly important” in educating voters ahead of the republic referendum. He said he hadn’t seen a draft yes essay yet, but was adamant voters would read and take it seriously, saying Australians had “a real hunger for more information”. | Liberal MP Julian Leeser, a longtime voice advocate who voted yes in parliament, said the 1999 pamphlet was “incredibly important” in educating voters ahead of the republic referendum. He said he hadn’t seen a draft yes essay yet, but was adamant voters would read and take it seriously, saying Australians had “a real hunger for more information”. |
| “It will be a key moment in the campaign,” Leeser said of the pamphlet. | “It will be a key moment in the campaign,” Leeser said of the pamphlet. |
| “The pamphlet will allow Australians to see the best arguments of both sides. This gives Australians confidence that the process is fair.” | “The pamphlet will allow Australians to see the best arguments of both sides. This gives Australians confidence that the process is fair.” |