Reconcilliation week Year 11 quiz

What does it mean to "Be a Voice for Generations."

• Acting and speaking out about the rights for Indiginous communities for a more just, equitable and reconciled country.

• Having the responsibility of preserving and sharing the historical narratives and cultural heritage of Australia across different generations.

• Actively participating in intergenerational dialogues and promoting understanding between different age groups within the Australian population

• Championing sustainable practices and environmental conservation to create a better future for upcoming generations in Australia.

True or False: The voice to parliment will be a permanent body

• True

• False

What does the "Voice to Parliament" aim to be?

• Highlighting historical significance of parliamentary debates and proceedings in shaping the reconciliation efforts of Australia.

• An initiative that focuses on promoting dialogue and understanding between different political parties in the Australian Parliament to foster reconciliation among them.

• A platform for non-indigenous Australians to voice their opinions regarding reconciliation efforts.

•  A panel of Aboriginal and Torrest Strait Islander people chosen by their communities to give independent advice to the Parliament and Government

What does a voice to parliment aim to do?

• Restrict the rights and autonomy of indigenous communities by imposing greater government control.

• Provide indigenous communities with financial support and resources to improve their living conditions

• Further the self-determination of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples, by giving them a greater say on matters that affect them

• Promote tourism and cultural exchanges between indigenous and non-indigenous Australians.

What does having a voice to parliment not be/have?

• Empowering community-led inclusive, respectful and culturally informed

• Accountable and transparent

• exist and work alongside organisations and traditional structures

•  A program delivery function or Veto power

What are some qualites of the voice?

• The Voice would make representations to the Parliament and the Executive Government on matters relating to Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples.

• The Voice would have its own resources to allow it to research, develop and make representations.

• The Voice would be able to make representations proactively.

• The Voice would be able to respond to requests for representations from the Parliament and the Executive Government.

True or False: "The Voice will be representative of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander communities, gender balanced and include youth"

• True

• False

When was the bill for the voice introduced to parliment?

• July 2020

• March 2023

• January 1997

• August 2017

What are the 3 components of the bill?

• There shall be a body, to be called the Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Voice;

• "Voice to Parliament" shall include provisions for establishing an independent body that solely represents the interests of non-indigenous Australians and advises the government on matters relating to indigenous communities.

• The Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Voice may make representations to the Parliament and the Executive Government of the Commonwealth on matters relating to Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples;

• The Parliament shall, subject to this Constitution, have power to make laws with respect to matters relating to the Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Voice, including its composition, functions, powers and procedures.

What is the yes campaign?

• The "Yes" campaign is an initiative focused on promoting reconciliation through community-led projects and events during Reconciliation Week, unrelated to the "Voice to Parliament" concept.

• The "Yes" campaign is a fundraising campaign aiming to provide financial support for indigenous arts and cultural initiatives during Reconciliation Week, without direct association with the "Voice to Parliament" concept.

• The "Yes" campaign refers to a political campaign advocating for the implementation of a "Voice to Parliament" exclusively for indigenous youth, highlighting their unique perspectives on reconciliation matters.

• The "Yes" campaign is a grassroots movement that aims to garner public support for the establishment of a "Voice to Parliament" as part of Reconciliation Week, emphasizing the importance of indigenous representation and self-determination.