South Australia's First Nations Voice to Parliament reforms revealed
South Australia has disclosed reforms implemented by its First Nations Voice to Parliament, including a Safe Birthing on Country project and police recruitment initiatives. The Voice’s members have raised concerns about insufficient funding and resources, prompting ongoing discussions with the state government. A legislative attempt to repeal the Voice was defeated in parliament, and a review of the body is scheduled for later this year.
- ▪The Voice helped launch a Safe Birthing on Country project that provides culturally appropriate maternal care, exemplified by Tralina Tucker’s birth at the Ngangkita Ngartu birthing unit.
- ▪Police in South Australia adopted a recruitment and marketing strategy targeting First Nations candidates and expanded cultural education programs as a result of Voice advocacy.
- ▪Voice members receive modest stipends, but they argue that the body lacks adequate staffing and travel funding, leading to continued negotiations with the government.
- ▪Aboriginal Affairs Minister Kyam Maher indicated the state is willing to consider legislative or funding adjustments to better support the Voice’s work.
- ▪A bill proposed by the Liberals to repeal the Voice was rejected after Labor and the Greens voted against it.
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Voice head calls for more funding while demonstrating ongoing successBy Thomas KelsallBy Eugene BoisvertTopic:Indigenous AustraliansFri 26 Jun 2026 at 4:09pmFri 26 Jun 2026 at 4:09pmFri 26 Jun 2026 at 4:09pmTralina Tucker gave birth to her daughter CaiTanya through an Aboriginal birthing program. (ABC News)In short:Questions have been raised about about whether the SA Voice to Parliament representative body is being sufficiently resourced and funded. Aboriginal Affairs Minister Kyam Maher says the state government is open to making legislative or funding changes to the Voice.What's next?Discussions about the body's resourcing needs will continue with the government.abc.net.au/news/voice-head-calls-for-more-funding-while-demonstrating-successes/106846640Link copiedShareShare articleReforms…
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