October 14, 2023, marks Australia’s first time since 1999, where citizens will be deciding on a Yes or No vote. This is in recognition of the First Nations Peoples of Australia by establishing an Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Voice.
The 2nd year Communication students of Charles Sturt Bathurst established ‘Line In The Sand’, a home of unbiased and informative platforms for multimedia content to further enhance and engage those between the ages of 18 and 30 about The Voice.
The audience, who have never voted in a referendum before, are given a chance to switch off mainstream media and surrounding thought to come to a better understanding of how and what impacts their final decision which will potentially change the constitution. The Line In The Sand will provide a definitive guide and explanation of the process of the referendum and the potential impact it may have on our lives.
(Disclaimer) While this website does not have any direct Indigenous perspective, it derives from a group of students that seek a communicative and level pool of facts, information and explanation of the facts and actions of the Voice.
Line in the Sand acknowledges the Traditional Custodians of Australia. We pay our respects to the Wiradjuri, Ngunawal, Gundungarra and Biripai Elders and people, past, present, and emerging on which Line in the Sand is located. As well our respect extends towards all the Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Peoples.
Veteran Indigenous Rights Activist, on the Voice to Parliament … At the forefront of doubt around the Voice is the substantial power it will really have in being able to advise decisions that concern First Read more
Indigenous Activist and Leader on The Voice to Parliament … One of the major conversation points around the Voice to Parliament is people not knowing exactly what to vote for. The big question: am I Read more
Tasmanian Aboriginal Leader, on the Voice to Parliament … Arguments to vote for and against the Voice that are circulating the nation need to be identified more closely. Is the Yes vote progressive or not? Read more