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worry about”. As a Liberal who believed in good policy, not wasting taxpayer money and promoting personal responsibility, to vote Yes was “the sensible thing to do”. Aldenhoven said that at least 80 per cent of First Nations people supported the Voice. Adoption of the referendum was needed because past government policies, including assimilation, the stolen generations and the Northern Territory
“intervention” had done “enduring harm” and needed to stop. Graley said that “one of many poignant moments of the public meeting” was Aldenhoven quoting Indigenous footballer Michael Long: “This is an offer of love - we hope mainstream Australians can embrace it - we don't want rage.” SWAN facilitator Erica Churchill said it had been “especially powerful to hear a Liberal woman, a local Indigenous leader and a legal expert outline
clearly how the Voice would work and how important issues like education, health and housing for Aboriginal people would be better delivered, ensuring government funds would be much more likely to have a lasting impact”. “It has been disturbing to hear so much misinformation still being spread. SWAN has worked hard to make sure accurate information is being provided to the people of the Mornington Peninsula.” Committee member Diane McDon-
ald had been “very moved” by Aldenhoven saying failure of the referendum would be “a bitter pill to swallow if mainstream Australians voted against government listening to the voices of Aboriginal people”. SWAN member Maureen Donelly: “What impressed me about the public forum is knowing that there are many Liberals who believe strongly in the Voice and will be voting Yes. They believe it is the right thing to do.” Keith Platt
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Frankston Times
26 September 2023