{"id":8252,"date":"2023-07-12T01:03:44","date_gmt":"2023-07-12T01:03:44","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/terrain.org.au\/indigenous-advisory-committee-copy\/"},"modified":"2023-08-22T23:57:57","modified_gmt":"2023-08-22T23:57:57","slug":"voice-to-parliament","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/terrain.org.au\/voice-to-parliament\/","title":{"rendered":"Voice to Parliament"},"content":{"rendered":"[mk_page_section bg_image=”https:\/\/terrain.org.au\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/05\/paul-bong-banner.jpg” bg_position=”center center” bg_repeat=”no-repeat” bg_stretch=”true” enable_3d=”true” min_height=”500″ js_vertical_centered=”true” padding_top=”” padding_bottom=”” section_id=”donate” el_class=”donate-1″ sidebar=”sidebar-1″][vc_column][vc_empty_space height=”70px”][mk_fancy_title font_family=”none” align=”center”]VOICE TO PARLIAMENT[\/mk_fancy_title][mk_padding_divider size=”67″][\/vc_column][\/mk_page_section][mk_page_section section_id=”great-1″ sidebar=”sidebar-1″][vc_column width=”1\/2″ css=”.vc_custom_1563789112768{padding-right: 36px !important;padding-left: 0px !important;}” el_class=”great_header_left”][mk_padding_divider size=”100″ visibility=”hidden-nb”][mk_padding_divider size=”15″ visibility=”visible-sm”][mk_padding_divider visibility=”visible-tl”][mk_fancy_title size=”28″ letter_spacing=”4″ margin_bottom=”0″ font_family=”none” el_class=”terrain-title-2″]SUPPORTING THE PATHWAY TO VOICE, TREATY & TRUTH[\/mk_fancy_title][mk_padding_divider size=”60″ visibility=”hidden-nb”][mk_padding_divider size=”20″ visibility=”visible-nb”][vc_column_text el_class=”sub-head” css=”.vc_custom_1692748676403{margin-bottom: 0px !important;}”]1 JULY 2023[\/vc_column_text][mk_padding_divider size=”5″][vc_column_text css=”.vc_custom_1689125327055{margin-bottom: 0px !important;}”]Australia is the only country in the world that doesn\u2019t formally recognise its Indigenous people in the constitution. It\u2019s time to put that right. The Voice referendum at the end of the year is an opportunity to vote for positive change that will move us further along the path towards genuine reconciliation.<\/p>\n

Over the past 20 years, Terrain NRM has had the privilege of working collaboratively with Rainforest Aboriginal Peoples groups across the Wet Tropics. We appreciate and recognise the critical role that Rainforest Aboriginal Peoples, and Aboriginal Peoples across the nation, play in caring for and healing country.<\/p>\n

For this reason, Terrain NRM supports the Voice to parliament. A strong and empowered First Nation\u2019s culture is an essential foundation for the future health and wellbeing of Country.[\/vc_column_text][vc_column_text css=”.vc_custom_1689124155019{margin-bottom: 0px !important;}”]\n

Why is the Voice important for solving our environmental challenges?<\/h5>\n[\/vc_column_text][vc_column_text css=”.vc_custom_1689124216259{margin-bottom: 0px !important;}”]1. The Voice recognises Traditional Ownership<\/strong><\/p>\n

Rainforest Aboriginal People have been looking after our environment for thousands of years. We all have a role to play \u2013 and we believe Rainforest Aboriginal Peoples must play a leading role in caring for Country. Terrain NRM\u2019s support of the Voice affirms our recognition of the Rainforest Aboriginal Peoples as the Traditional Owners of the Wet Tropics.[\/vc_column_text][vc_column_text css=”.vc_custom_1689124281473{margin-bottom: 0px !important;}”]2. The Voice ensures representation of Indigenous knowledge<\/strong><\/p>\n

The Voice to Parliament is about recognising the value of Indigenous knowledge and wisdom, and enabling Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples to have a say on policies and legislation that affects them. In the NRM sector we already acknowledge the value of Traditional Ecological Knowledge, gathered over many centuries, and believe it must be incorporated into government policies and programs to ensure they are effective and sustainable.[\/vc_column_text][vc_column_text css=”.vc_custom_1689124322056{margin-bottom: 0px !important;}”]3. The Voice promotes collaboration and partnership<\/strong><\/p>\n

Terrain NRM\u2019s ethos is to \u2018solve our environmental challenges – together\u2019. Our impact is amplified when we work in partnership with others, embrace diverse perspectives and respect each other\u2019s cultural differences.[\/vc_column_text][vc_column_text css=”.vc_custom_1689124414882{margin-bottom: 0px !important;}”]4. The Voice commits to reconciliation<\/strong><\/p>\n

Environmental, social and economic issues are intertwined. People with less social, economic and political capital are more likely to suffer the consequences of a degraded environment. Respecting the rights, cultures and aspirations of First Nations people and committing to reconciliation will also positively impact on our environment.[\/vc_column_text][\/vc_column][vc_column width=”1\/2″ css=”.vc_custom_1563789122720{padding-right: 0px !important;padding-left: 34px !important;}” el_class=”great_header_right”][mk_padding_divider size=”206″ visibility=”hidden-sm”][mk_padding_divider size=”50″ visibility=”hidden-sm”][mk_padding_divider size=”50″ visibility=”hidden-sm”][vc_column_text css=”.vc_custom_1689125237883{margin-bottom: 0px !important;}”]\n

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Credit: Wet Tropics Waterways<\/p><\/div>\n[\/vc_column_text][mk_padding_divider][mk_padding_divider][mk_padding_divider][mk_padding_divider][vc_column_text css=”.vc_custom_1689124468755{margin-bottom: 0px !important;}”]We encourage you to find out more before you vote on this important matter:<\/strong><\/p>\n

Uluru Statement from the Heart: https:\/\/ulurustatement.org\/the-statement\/<\/a><\/strong><\/p>\n

The Voice: https:\/\/voice.gov.au\/about-voice\/voice-principles<\/a><\/strong><\/p>\n

Queensland Path to Treaty: https:\/\/www.qld.gov.au\/firstnations\/treaty<\/a><\/strong>[\/vc_column_text][\/vc_column][\/mk_page_section][mk_page_section el_class=”grean-btn-sec” sidebar=”sidebar-1″][vc_column][mk_padding_divider size=”47″ visibility=”hidden-sm”][mk_button dimension=”outline” url=”https:\/\/terrain.org.au\/what-we-do\/biodiversity\/” align=”right” el_class=”green-btn” outline_skin=”custom” outline_active_color=”#175137″ outline_active_text_color=”#ffffff” outline_hover_bg_color=”#175137″ outline_hover_color=”#ffffff”]Read More[\/mk_button][mk_padding_divider size=”100″ visibility=”hidden-sm”][\/vc_column][\/mk_page_section][mk_page_section section_id=”great-1-blog” sidebar=”sidebar-1″][vc_column][mk_padding_divider size=”105″ visibility=”hidden-sm”][mk_fancy_title size=”28″ letter_spacing=”4″ margin_bottom=”0″ font_family=”none” align=”right” el_class=”terrain-title”]RELATED NEWS[\/mk_fancy_title][mk_padding_divider visibility=”hidden-sm”][\/vc_column][\/mk_page_section][vc_row fullwidth=”true” fullwidth_content=”false” id=”post_grid_filter_1″][vc_column][vc_column_text el_class=”grid_greate_3″ css=”.vc_custom_1651022120669{margin-bottom: 0px !important;}”]\n

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