‘Voice is flawed, built on lies’: Jacinta Price slams Labor’s referendum

Indigenous Australians Shadow Minister Jacinta Nampijinpa Price says the Labor’s Voice to Parliament is “flawed” and is “built on lies”.
Jacinta Nampijinpa Price addressed the National Press Club Thursday afternoon, detailing why she is against the Voice referendum and explained why the referendum would only further "divide the nation”.
“The first lie that underpins the Voice is that Indigenous Australians do not have a voice,” Ms Price said at the National Press Club on Thursday.
“We’ve been told by the Indigenous minister for Indigenous Australians that Indigenous people do not get a say on policies or the decisions being made on our behalf.
“Our most marginalised deserve better than this; they deserve the truth, the unvarnished, untainted and yes maybe unpalatable to some people, truth.”

[@josephchudleigh8367]

I am not a racist. Jacinta is not a racist . Just vote NO.

[@thethinkingman-]

your obviousy rasists! remember aborigines made australia what it is today so you should be on there side moving Forwards! as they say vote YES

[@sharongoodsell9341]

I am a real Aussie I have never treated Aboriginals any different, But there playing on this division, it Sucks and it's Not Australian, ❤

[@patriot77185]

A difference of opinion is NOT racist !! I wish the word Racist was banned. After all they are the racists dividing our country.

[@markcoles6861]

Absolutely, saying No is not racism. Big No from me and my family.

[@terryjkhn5725]

😂 wonder she's not welcomed in yuendumu

[@speedieroo]

Thank you, Jacinta for standing up for all Australians. I'll definitely will vote NO!

[@gloriapascoe2614]

How can you vote 🇺🇸 YOU ARE AMERICAN L GET OUT

[@luisroa6341]

Jacinta for PM!

[@daniellebcooper7160]

Now that was from the heart.

[@Gusto0172]

Yeh, she's great. So refreshing to hear someone cut through the woke "possum skin wearing" nonsense like a knife through butter.

[@sirstiffpilchard]

What a courageous and gracious Lady, well done Jacinta.

[@paulsmaldino9143]

You have 80% of Australians who dont want a constitution based on RACE on your side Jacinta.....its a NO Brainer to vote NO.....keep these radicals honest with the TRUTH!!!! 👏👏👏👏

[@Gusto0172]

@@securitycompromized Brilliant perfomance. She's smashing the YES fantasy. Jacinta will make a brilliant PM one day, don't ya think?

[@thethinkingman-]

why do the Rasists hate aborigines??? exactly! they have sufferred enougf! as they say GIVE it back and make the white peoples PAY for what they done!!! as they say Dont be a chicken! vote YES !!!!

[@Tyronepeader]

Why not go for broke and tell us it's 160 percent? 😮😊

[@Tyronepeader]

​@@Gusto0172Clearly you don't dabble in any of that. 😮😊

[@thethinkingman-]

as they say the whites peoples must learn a good lesson and Pay the price! it time aborigines take it back just like return of planet of the apes and make the whites suffer! vote YES!!!

[@matthewphillipps475]

I’m voting no And I’m not changing my opinion I hate the way this has divided the people of this Country This referendum should have never have happened and I also stand behind the Aboriginal people of this Country because they are our brothers and sisters

[@elainehodge9415]

Love Jacinta. Great strong speaker that tells the actual truth. Vote a resounding NO on the 14th October and USE a Pen!!!

[@Brad-lt4lw]

will be PM one day...

[@gracecollins8415]

If the YES vote fails, as it should, there should be calls for an immediate double dissolution. After which, i suggest Jacinta would make a very fine Deputy PM to Peter Dutton.

[@alaiseatokuma-cull4258]

Love n support 100% for Senator Jacinta price. ❤❤❤🙏

[@heatherl3045]

Well said jacinta most aussies are not racists but we do not want this voice it is already causing trouble

[@Alig3388]

What trouble?

[@leaffyTrees]

Well said Jacinta. 💐👏👏🇦🇺

[@positivepawpaw7564]

NO VOICE - REGARDLESS OF THE 'MODEL' OR THE PARTY PUSHING IT

[@silhouette-web]

It's becoming increasingly difficult to trust anyone, but she's different (always has been)... I guess time will tell, but for now her "voice" on behalf of ALL Australians appears to be the only one worth supporting.

[@MBKMA69]

It’s like going to a car salesman and saying I want to buy that car. Can I take it for a test drive? NO, just buy it!!!!! Ohh, can you tell me the details about the car? NO, just buy it!!!!! But can you give me some information about how it runs? NO, just buy it!!!!! Does it come with a warranty? NO, but if you want one, just buy it, and we’ll work out all the warranty details later, trust me!!!!! And, and, how much will the car cost, is it expensive? NO, don’t worry about that, just give us your tax file number and we’ll sort it all out later, trust me!!!!! Bing bong....... SORRY, but that’s a NO SALE!!!!!!

[@hyporedrogers6708]

LOVE this Woman, She IS PM material !!!!!!!

[@notagain9196]

My Wife and I were in the right place and right time to catch Senator Price speaking at the Press Club. For the very first time in The Voice Campaign, here was someone speaking from the heart on a topic she was totally immersed in. Given the the combined efforts of Ms. Langton and Ms. Burney they could not hold a candle to her. We are in our late 70’s and have been struggling with disinformation and misinformation. Senator Price was bringing up questions we had been struggling with, and unlike the other two, was offering explanations. The National Press Club address can be seen on the ABC’ site iView, Aunty finally got something right.

[@mickk8962]

Congratulations Jacinta proud of you.

[@chairmandan1794]

Good on you for telling the truth Jacinta!!!

[@richardgrundy851]

Good on you for telling the truth 👍👍👍👍

[@seandelap8587]

Vote no Australia

[@deniserothwell6325]

What a strong and courageous woman. Senator Price is the shining light on the hill!

[@thelastsausage635]

She’s magnificent

[@zmonsterk]

Jacinta ❤️🇦🇺

[@flyonthewalltheatre]

A wonderful woman who is strong, compassionate, brave, caring, and an inspiration. VOTE NO!!

[@TheAmphithearter]

People of Australia. You are watching Australians future PM. ...flag it and hold my beer🍺

[@edmurks236]

Yep history in the making.

[@edmurks236]

A fair dinkum Australian doesn't have to wear possum skins or designer clothes she doesn't need that as a distraction to be an authentic voice she just speaks the truth in a very articulate heartfelt manner. Her parents must be so very very proud of her as can be all Australians.

[@penguinvic4188]

She’d probably still look good in possum skins, but aI get your point.

[@andyc1175]

Well said.

[@Hat1607]

Bravo, Jacinta!! Such an incredible powerful speech! You have my full support. 💯🇦🇺❤️

[@megansummersides4255]

What a class act Senator Price is. She was spot on and her comment on being double generationally traumatised was not only brilliant but hilarious😂 ❤

[@debbiedenman1008]

Such a powerful speech, please be our next prime minister.

[@testerbend9473]

I’m sick of welcome to country in every area of life. If the Coalition pledge to remove this if they win power in the next election, I will vote for them.

[@infidel202]

Jacinta Price you are a legend, we want to know why Australian's living in remote communities are living in 3rd world conditions, we would like this fixed please, and we know you can do it, we are one and many, with leaders such as yourself Australia will move forward and we all will prosper

[@Voodoo4209]

Ask Linda Burney.

[@forever_censored]

It's a cultural problem, You can't help or the voice can't help. Money hasn't solved it, Elders need to get real with their people and get them off the alcohol and drugs.

[@infidel202]

@@forever_censored and that is just what Jacinta Price is doing

[@infidel202]

@@Voodoo4209 ask her what, if she knows a good place in Canberra for a coffee

[@forever_censored]

@@securitycompromized They aren't the first nations and even if they were so what? Every country has been taken over at one point move on. We are all Australian that's it, Colour of your skin means nothing.

[@farisalievskilifestyle]

I have never been so proud to be Australian... Powerful heartfelt words filled with love of all people and love of country We need more leaders to step up for unity

[@falseprofit4u]

Eloquently spoken by a real lady, walk tall Jacinta, you've done us proud.

[@lynnehodson2426]

On a lighter note I love her eyebrows they are perfection just like her ability to put her point across

[@justice1902]

Jacinta for PM

[@af4306]

Future PM .

[@darylfisher2189]

So proud of this young Australian.. what potential !!

[@terryjohnson4069]

So glad to see someone coming out and speaking truth to fellow Australians but more importantly someone who is willing to tell all and not half truths

[@sheilaleotta2861]

Thank you for your courage in standing for the truth and believe this message reverberates in the public square for all to hear and definitely voting NO

[@dannydellaca1723]

Thank you Jacinta, such an inspiration as a person and a politician. We are one and we are many, and from all the lands on earth we come. We share a dream and sing with one voice, I am, you are, we are Australian!!!

[@eplmait3409]

support for LADY JACINTA PRICE rises ,,, LISTEN AND LEARN

[@MP-ye6tv]

I’m saddened that the NO position is dismissed as racist - in fact what we desire is resources for those based on need - especially those of any race in remote areas where the gap is truly profound and is unfortunately not a focus of the YES campaign - they should forget the vibe - do something real

[@thereseneff5880]

You are so brave and honest Jacinta. Keep speaking up for all of your fellow Australian's. As you say parliament needs to use its ears and listen instead of ignoring everything you and other aboriginal people are telling them. Forget the voice we already have an amazing voice in parliament...Jacinta Price.

[@antonyelliott4502]

I hope with all my heart that Jacinta will one day hold the highest office in our land. Then we can get together behind a polly that actually knows what needs doing to get us united

[@meplife7313]

That was a very good speech from Jacinta. I wholeheartedly agree. Vote NO.

[@ivansultanoff6719]

Well said ❤

[@ColKlink-pk9yx]

Thank you Jacinta. 👍 🇦🇺 The fact that you as a politician in that "world", yet have retained your integrity, gives me hope for our future. Keep staying strong. Your efforts are appreciated and respected.

[@sterlingcollier6489]

How to school leftist reporters and Press club host with facts and articulate her message, will the mainstream media cover this great speech 🤔

[@martinbaskott9975]

I've just listened to the full National Press Club talk she gave today and all I can say is She is the most intelligent politician I've listened to in a long time! ( maybe a future leader of this country )

[@wombatone5577]

Outstanding! From the heart. Unbelievable delivery of the truth. Bless you for your strength.

[@amexicanladyonthesoutherncross]

Amazing woman. She is doing history.

[@victorgomes7585]

Jacinta Price for Prime Minister!

[@marcusrwalker]

Well said Jacinta.

[@politicz1973]

Jacinta looks absolutely Prime Ministerial. Dutton is a cardboard cut out in comparison.

[@patriot77185]

Good on ya Jacinta, you are like a breathe of fresh air. Thank you. You are intelligent and truthful.

[@pibetowaki1953]

She's really Australia❤

[@Maddo_Aussie]

What an intelligent and articulate Australian - thanks for sharing your insights and common sense!

[@GlennClark-ke8hf]

Absolutely brilliant.

[@frankmontanari5534]

Jacinta is exactly what we need our politicians to aspire to be, honest and truthful vote no

[@markjohn327]

What a Great political leader you will make Jacinta , our P.M one day i think.👍

[@TheDarkSuit]

Australia is a 3rd world country in disguise 😂

[@Factchekka]

She is awesome! I genuinely hope that she one day becomes the first Australian PM with Aboriginal heritage!

[@politicz1973]

No Constitution or segregation statutes that are sinful as MLK said in hi Letter from Birmingham Jail.

[@RobertLewis-el9ub]

Finally an Indigenous representative speaking civilly with rational and persuasive arguments for her case. Jacinta presents a balanced view of the good, the bad and the ugly without resorting to inflammatory or judgemental rhetoric. I think she has a positive contribution to make in the future of Australian politics and culture. I hope her party can find a place for her in their future leadership team - she has my vote. Future PM or Deputy Leader, what a wonderful reconciliation achievement that would be.

[@sarahsaunders100682]

Jacinta a refreshing politician who understands ethics hopefully one day she will make pm.

[@brianross4057]

Hear Hear, Bravo Jacinta show the world what the voice is all about....Just another scam.

[@tiesword3252]

SHADOW MINISTER FOR INDIGENOUS AUSTRALIA JACINTA N PRICE...SPOT ON, LET THE PEOPLE LEARN THE TRUTH.....

[@ventura1893]

Vote NO

[@ianwillans2126]

Jacinta you are FANTASTIC.

[@stevegoulding6328]

Awesome speech Jacinta, totally nailed it! The previous bureaucracy set up to help indigenous people had no checks and balances. It was opened to abuse and not fit for purpose. There was plenty of funding, but similar to a lot of charities, once you take wages and overheads out there's very little left. A select few at the top seem to benefit, while the people that need the help in remote communities get nothing. Sir Thomas Playford had very few staff, used public transport and ran south Australia like a clock. Now you have 100's of bureaucrats that achieve less and cost more! Jacinta calls it as she sees it. She is a fantastic representative for her people.

[@depop21]

The Truth rings out like a bell 🔔 Go! Go Jacinta, Go! Go! GO!! 🙋

[@jeanettewellman9398]

Jacinta Price gets my Vote what a inspiration to us Australian's VOTE NO Australian's 💞💞💞💞

[@cobar5342]

Jacinta is such a wonderful woman Compare her to the likes of Langton, Pearson, Mayo, Reid and Thorpe. She is in a totally different class.

[@edmurks236]

Why above their level!

[@garyjohnstone6422]

Communists have zero class

[@BwahBwah]

Vote No.

[@jeremylindemann5117]

Why has the national press club podium got a Westpac logo on it? Monetary influence on press and politics and corporate promotion should absolutely not be involved here in an capacity.

[@aggressivecalm]

Thank you Jacinta Nampijinpa Price, I am not afraid to say you have brought tears to my eyes on several occasions. Thank you Jacinta Nampijinpa Price for my children’s futures, and the possibility of their growing up in a better Australia, a unified non-discriminatory, evenhanded nation. One of equality, egalitarianism, fairness, justness, and equitability. It is time for a national reconsideration on the broad rights and obligations of all Australians in Australia, and a re-evaluation of the current preferential treatment, and actions towards Aboriginal and or Torres Strait Islander’s. Australia must embrace once again national equality, egalitarianism, fairness, justness, and equitability. And put an end to narrow-minded, backwards, bigoted, racist, discriminatory, prejudiced, unfair, and divisive Australia.

[@paulcamus624]

I reckon Jacinta would be a great prime minister one day! She would represent All Australians

[@markcoles6861]

A voice of truth and reason well done Jacinta Price. Thank you.

[@user-di5ik4fj9v]

Brilliant speach Jacinta, vote no is just what I will be doing.

[@johndoe5312]

Hold the line a stay true JP. You are a well respected person, woman and Aboriginal amongst most in this wide brown land.

[@doobad9433]

Jacinta for PM well done

[@born2fish00]

What summed up the divisive nature of the Voice to me was watching the end of the full address when the MC asked people to thank Senator Price for coming. Most people stood up and clapped, but 2 younger female journalists (one or both are from ABC from memory) stayed seated and didn't clap. Even if you don't agree with the speaker, you at least have the decency to give a half hearted clap of appreciation for the speaker attending. That was just petulant, childish and unprofessional - I hope somebody names and shames them, because that is the sort of divisive and bias behaviour that has infested the media. Also interesting to note the absence of Laura Tingle who normally does MC duties as the President of the Press Club, but its hard to be politically biased and mock articulate guests like Jacinta when they tell the cold hard facts that you can't refute.

[@user-ch7ux2wt7i]

Amazingly said. We have here a future leader, no matter her political affiliation I would vote for her. Yes there is a lot of work to be done. We all need to work together to improve and build our future. The only place in our future for what has passed is as an educational tool. Let’s never repeat the failings but learn from them and do better for every one

[@batmanlives6456]

This woman is a powerhouse for the truth!!! God bless her

[@themobileman6895]

Brave woman! She is one of the real “Truth Tellers”!

[@supernovaaust]

We need to hear the voices of full bloods. When is Sky News going to interview the full blooded representatives who created the voice?...?

[@tolsen8212]

Let's break this down: We are voting on a proposal to establish something called a "Voice". The Constitutional amendment says "there shall be a body, to be called the...Voice" for which "the Parliament shall...have power to make laws...including its composition, functions, powers and procedures.” So we will be voting for a "blank cheque", a mysterious entity that doesn't have a defined composition, function, power or procedure!!...Or cost!! All to be determined later. It doesn't matter if you support indigenous rights or not, NOBODY should be voting for something that is as vague as that.

[@laniakea22]

Jacinta Price for PM 💯💫 cant wait!!! Truly a beautiful breath of fresh air 🪄

[@MrJasperspool]

👍👍👍👍Saying all truth finally a politician that's not corrupted

[@bestofkidscooking]

Saying all lies just like every other politician more like

[@guruvasa]

Thanks Jacinta. I agree that listening to the "TRUTH" is never the strength of Politicians. Totally agree that we should not have double systems of governance, and separate the indigenous people. However, our PM Anthony Albananese is genuine in giving extra strength to the first nation in speaking in Parliament, because otherwise you are outnumbered. More elected MPs to express the opinions and prioritise the concerns of the indigenous people in Parliament is ideal; but not forthcoming right now due to the current electorates.

[@barryjulianwaldron3656]

Minister Linda Burney still insists the Voice Body is only “advisory”. But nowhere in the referendum proposition will one read the word “advisory”. All one can read is “a body” and when also that the constitutionally enshrined body can be be granted new powers means the purpose and function of the body can be changed overnight by any government who can command a majority vote in the parliament. The shysters who prepared the proposition wording would never dare include the word “advisory” because it would mean the purpose and function of the body would be constitutionally fixed to giving advice only. The “yes” mob don’t want such as they have an expectation the purpose and function of the body can and will change in the future if the referendum passes. The referendum proposition is not a closed question. The referendum proposition is an open ended question and this makes the constitutional amendment, to say the least- dangerous and to risky to merit a “yes” vote. 🇦🇺💯%

[@on2754]

Jacinta's Press Club address will go down as one of the greatest speeches ever presented. What an extrodinary Woman! Vote NO!

[@fluffycat6489]

Jacinta 100% right. I'll be voting no I really hope the voice fails.

[@laniakea22]

We have your back JNP 💯💫

[@bradhile5031]

I’ve got enough voice in Australia as pm after all we put him in the top spot he needs to leave go away and kick rocks I am not aborigine but my grandfather was hard working Australian love him to bits

[@greatpar]

Thank you Jacinta. Wish we had more Politicians like you exposing this rubbish. 🇦🇺🇦🇺

[@Wasabitheband1]

❤

[@marylockley1022]

❤ You are a hero Jacinta.

[@racerboy-d2z]

Vote NO to the divisive voice! Vote Albo out of government he cannot be trusted !