Council reinforces support for reconciliation – upcoming referendum

At its meeting in July, Council endorsed a motion outlining support for the Yes campaign in the upcoming Constitutional Recognition of an Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Voice to Parliament.

This support is a continuation of Council’s ongoing work with Traditional Owners of the land that makes up Monash, the Wurundjeri Woi Wurrung and Bunurong People. It follows the endorsement by Reconciliation Australia of Council’s first Reconciliation Action Plan and builds on Council’s previous public support in 2021 of the Uluru Statement from the Heart.

Council understands that not everyone will agree with this. We hope that, whatever your views, people will ask questions and seek information from reputable sources before voting in the upcoming referendum.

The Australian Government has established voice.gov.au with information and translated resources in the leadup to the referendum on 14 October 2023. You can also visit the Australian Electoral Commission to check, confirm or update your enrolment details.

Read the Notice of Motion for the 23 July Council meeting(PDF, 204KB)  

Council will continue consulting on these matters as part of existing regular discussions with local Traditional Owner and Aboriginal community organisations.