STUDENT REEPRESENTATIVE

Represents Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander students by liaising with the Uni versity, running campaigns, or through other means decided by the member. Appli cants must identify as an Aboriginal or Torres Strait Islander person.

If successful, the candidate is required to submit reports at SRC meetings (meetings are held fortnightly) and attend meetings during the academic year.

Email SRC President Georgia Thomas to apply: srcpresident@adelaide.edu.au

Do you support a state

First Nations Voice to Parliament?

Written by James Wood

We don’t oppose the Voice, even if we have no illusions in Labor’s faux-progressive symbolism in championing it. Opponents of the Voice have taken up right-wing, racist, talking points, with the Liberals denouncing it as a ‘third chamber of parliament’ and One Nation dog-whistling about ‘racebased legislation’. Contrary to right-wing hysteria about ‘radical’ change, though, the Voice will do nothing to combat Indigenous oppression. As an advisory body, its advice can be ignored by Labor, the key perpetrators of Indigenous oppression. Labor can continue mass incarceration, deaths in police custody, and undermining native title to build nuclear waste dumps.

Written by Cameron Cook

Yes, of course. First Nations people have a long lasting connection with this land that was never ceded and subsequently colonised by the English. It is time to listen.

Written by Grace Franco

SA’s historic Voice is a positive demonstration to the nation that Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander inclusion does not herald the collapse of democracy. The Voice provides an opportunity for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people to have their voices heard on topics with significant cultural and socioeconomic impacts. All Australians should support and vote Yes for a federal Voice to Parliament.

Do you agree with the State Parliament removing gender-specific terms?

Written by James Wood

Yes, gender-specific language should be removed. Our workplaces and universities are obsessed with policing gender binaries so axing this is good.

Written by Cameron Cook

Yes, it is important for parliament to reflect the diversity of gender. We must strive to further recognise and affirm gender self-recognition on a scale that is not a binary.

[No Response]

Written by Steph Madigan

Removing gender-specific terms moves the Overton window in the right direction (two-thirds of Aussies support non-binary identities) and with record numbers of Labor women in parliament, it makes no sense to call them “chairman”.

What do you think of the Adelaide City Council’s plans to revamp the streets of the CBD? Do you think the estimated $140m makeover will be worth it?

Written by James Wood

The CBD needs upgrades if these improve liveability for ordinary people. Any revamp though shouldn’t be paid through hiking rates for homeowners and tenants, as the Lord Mayor argues for. Workers and students, facing a cost-of-living crisis, shouldn’t foot the bill for infrastructure that makes the CBD more business-friendly. The council should instead hike rates for the rich and property investors.

Written by Cameron Cook

The city must shift away from car prioritised infrastructure towards a liveable, walkable urban area that allows for safe and swift travel on foot and bicycle.

[No Response]

Written by Steph Madigan

Revamping four key city streets may be costly but represents a huge investment in SA’s future. Outdoor dining and greening makes city workers happier and more physically active. Major events with growth potential that attract interstate and international visitors like AFL Gather Round and WOMADelaide also benefit from infrastructure fixes.