Don't know, vote no?
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"'Don't know, note No' is possibly the most democracy damaging political slogan in Australia's history...."
overheard at the local wollies.
'Don't know, vote no'?... isn't going to strengthen democracy. 'Don't know, get informed'! is much more likely to fit that bill. If there truly were no details then 'Dont know, vote no.' might be valid, but in this Australian Voice Referendum there is plenty of information available. - - - - - - - - - - - - - Update: Now it's after the referendum this site will gradually list resources that look at the results, the backflips and the misinformation from the Voice process. Original Pre-Referendum vote General Resources below: Did you know it's just fine to lie in political campaigns?SBS: 'Why is it legal to tell lies..', a clear article on why it's perfectly legal to tell outright lies in Australian political campaigning and what's being done about it. Something perhaps every Australian should be aware of. The Conversation: 'Coming to terms with the past is more important than ever..' article that talks about how disinformation has become widespread during the referendum. 'Uluru Statement From The Heart'. Here is a nice easy to read PDF. This is at the core of the Voice referendum. SBS 'Australia's Indigenous Voice to Parliament referendum 2023: Your questions answered'. A comprehensive resource, lots of info in here with a great contents list that's worth a look at, (inc ones for misinformation and how to spot it), nice and clear with plenty of links to other resources... ABC: 'What is the Voice to Parliament? When and where to vote. Here's your pocket guide to the referendum', has lots of info including links to the Voice Explainer video. Briggs - 'Far Enough Vote Yes'. This video comments on how modern media has swamped our headspace with distraction and quick snippets that makes delving into things in detail harder. Guardian: 'Australia's voice debate.. Here are some facts.' Article discussing what the Voice is as well is what it is not and tries to clear up some misinformation. The Australian Human Rights Commission: has a page here, with a summary PDF available. UNSW Sydney: 'Inform yourself: vote with reason...', well written with some links to legal references with factsheets and resources, discusses the merit of 'Don't know, vote no'. About fact checkers..... Various sites refer to 'Fact Checking Services'. I see in this information heavy world with AI systems now creating content, Fact Checking groups/services will become a part of life. A good fact checking site will be transparent about their funding, present their conclusion and supply the reasoning and resources used. Fearmongers will often attack the organisation if they find they cannot challenge the fact checking report itself, seeking to discredit via unfounded doubt (see lies in political campaigns above).
More being added over time....
| It's 2023 and Australia is having a referendum, its quite important. I've noticed there is a lot of misinformation, fear mongering and 'angertainment' flooding our media.. That's not good for a healthy democracy.
This page offers some resources to help with that. |
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