- Source: Endorsements in the 2023 Australian Indigenous Voice referendum
Many politicians, public figures, media outlets, businesses and other organisations endorsed voting either in favour or against the proposed Indigenous Voice to Parliament in the lead-up to the 2023 Australian Indigenous Voice referendum, which was held on 14 October.
Yes campaign
= Lead lobby groups
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The Uluru Dialogue (2017), a collective which includes creators of the Uluru Statement from the Heart, along with various academics and lawyers based at the University of New South Wales; chaired by Megan Davis and Pat Anderson
From the Heart (2020); operates under the auspices of Noel Pearson's Cape York Institute in North Queensland
Uphold and Recognise (2015), founded by lawyer Damien Freeman and Coalition spokesperson on Indigenous Australians, Julian Leeser (who is no longer with the group); a centre-right approach; chaired by Sean Gordon , who is co-convenor of Liberals for Yes and has been a member of the First Nations Referendum Working Group; includes former Indigenous Australians minister Ken Wyatt as a board member
Australians for Indigenous Constitutional Recognition, a group of prominent Australians co-chaired by the director of the Business Council of Australia, Danny Gilbert, and Aboriginal filmmaker Rachel Perkins; board members include Noel Pearson and Tony Nutt, former principal adviser to prime minister John Howard
Parliamentary friends of the Uluru Statement (launched on 13 February 2023), a non-partisan group co-chaired by Labor's Gordon Reid; Liberal Bridget Archer; and Independent Allegra Spender
Liberals for Yes, a group of people who support Liberal Party values but also support the Voice; co-convened by Sean Gordon
= Politicians
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Federal
All federal parliamentary members of the Labor Party and the Greens unless otherwise noted.
The following members of the federal parliamentary Liberal Party:
Bridget Archer, member for Bass
Andrew Bragg, senator for New South Wales
Julian Leeser, member for Berowra; former shadow attorney-general and shadow minister for Indigenous Affairs (2022–2023)
The following independents:
Kate Chaney, member for Curtin
Zoe Daniel, member for Goldstein
Andrew Gee, member for Calare
Helen Haines, member for Indi
David Pocock, senator for the Australian Capital Territory
Sophie Scamps, member for Mackellar
Kylea Tink, member for North Sydney
Allegra Spender, member for Wentworth
Zali Steggall, member for Warringah
Monique Ryan, member for Kooyong
Andrew Wilkie, member for Clark
The following former prime ministers:
Paul Keating, former Labor prime minister (1991–1996)
Kevin Rudd, former Labor prime minister (2007–2010; 2013)
Julia Gillard, former Labor prime minister (2010–2013)
Malcolm Turnbull, former Liberal prime minister (2015–2018)
The following former federal ministers:
Julie Bishop, former Minister for Foreign Affairs (2013–2018), Minister for Education and Science and Minister for Women (2006–2007), Minister for Ageing (2003–2006) and Deputy Leader of Liberal Party.
Bob Carr, former premier of New South Wales (1995–2005), Minister for Foreign Affairs (2012–2013) and leader of the NSW Labor Party (1988–2005)
Ken Wyatt, former Minister for Indigenous Australians (2019–2022), Minister for Senior Australians and Aged Care and Minister for Indigenous Health (2017–2019)
Graham Richardson, former Minister for the Environment (1987–1990, 1994), Minister for Health (1993–1994), Minister for Transport and Communications (1991–1992), and Minister for Social Security (1990–1991)
The following other former federal politicians:
John Hewson, former Leader of the Opposition and Leader of the Liberal Party (1990–1994)
Fiona Martin, former member for Reid (2019–2022)
State and territory
The following current and former premiers and chief ministers:
Jacinta Allan, Premier of Victoria and leader of the Victorian Labor Party (since 2023)
Daniel Andrews, former premier of Victoria (2014–2023) and leader of the Victorian Labor Party (2010–2023)
Mike Baird, former premier of New South Wales and leader of the NSW Liberal Party (2014–2017)
Colin Barnett, former premier of Western Australia (2008–2017), Western Australia Liberal Leader (2008–2017).
Andrew Barr, Chief Minister of the Australian Capital Territory and leader of the ACT Labor Party (since 2014)
Gladys Berejiklian, former premier of New South Wales, leader of the NSW Liberal Party (2017–2021)
Kate Carnell, former chief minister of the Australian Capital Territory (1995–2000), former leader of the Canberra Liberals (1993–2000)
Bob Carr, former premier of New South Wales (1995–2005), minister for foreign affairs (2012–2013) and leader of the NSW Labor Party (1988–2005)
Roger Cook, Premier of Western Australia and leader of WA Labor (since 2023)
Natasha Fyles, Chief Minister of the Northern Territory, leader of the Territory Labor Party (since 2022)
Peter Gutwein, former premier of Tasmania and leader of the Tasmanian Liberal Party (2020–2022)
Peter Malinauskas, Premier of South Australia (since 2022) and leader of the South Australian Labor Party (since 2018)
Mark McGowan, former premier of Western Australia (2017–2023) and leader of WA Labor (2012–2023)
Barry O'Farrell, former premier of New South Wales (2011–2014) and leader of the NSW Liberal Party (2007–2014)
Annastacia Palaszczuk, Premier of Queensland (since 2015) and leader of the Queensland Labor Party (since 2012)
Dominic Perrottet, former premier of New South Wales and leader of the NSW Liberal Party (2021–2023)
Jeremy Rockliff, Premier of Tasmania and leader of the Tasmanian Liberal Party (since 2022).
All state and territory parliamentary members of the Labor Party and the Greens unless otherwise noted.
The following state and territory parliamentary members of the Liberal, National, Liberal National and Country Liberal parties:
Mia Davies, Nationals member for Central Wheatbelt in the Western Australian Legislative Assembly; former Leader of the Opposition in Western Australia (2021–2023) and Leader of the WA Nationals (2017–2023)
Matt Kean, Liberal member for Hornsby and former treasurer of New South Wales and deputy leader of the New South Wales Liberal Party
Jordan Lane, Liberal member for Ryde
Elizabeth Lee, Leader of the Opposition in the Australian Capital Territory, Leader of the Canberra Liberals and Member for Kurrajong
Jacqui Munro, Liberal Member of the New South Wales Legislative Council
Mark Speakman, Leader of the Opposition in New South Wales, Leader of the NSW Liberal Party and Member for Cronulla
Felicity Wilson, Liberal member for North Shore
Jess Wilson, Liberal member for Kew in the Victorian Legislative Assembly.
Sam O'Connor, Liberal National Member for Bonney (since 2017)
= Political parties
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Federal
State and territory
Clover Moore Independent Team
Team Sally Capp
All state and territory branches of the Greens and the Labor Party.
Some state and territory branches of the Liberal Party:
Tasmania
Some state and territory branches of the Legalise Cannabis Party:
Victoria
= Local government
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The mayors of 38 councils across Australia have signed the "Mayors for the Voice to Parliament" declaration
Many councils have also pledged to support the Voice, including:
= Land councils
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= Legal profession
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Judges
Stephen Charles, former judge of the Supreme Court of Victoria Court of Appeal
Robert French, former chief justice of Australia
Michael Kirby, former High Court Justice
David Harper, former judge of the Supreme Court of Victoria Court of Appeal
Mary Gaudron, former judge of the High Court of Australia
Carmel McLure, former president of the Supreme Court of Western Australia Court of Appeal
Paul Stein, former judge of the Supreme Court of NSW Court of Appeal
Anthony Whealy, former judge of the Supreme Court of NSW Court of Appeal
Robert Redlich, former judge of the Supreme Court of Victoria Court of Appeal
Margaret White, former judge of the Supreme Court of Queensland Court of Appeal
Michael Barker, former judge of the Federal Court of Australia
Law firms and lawyers
Hebert Smith Freehills, Allens, Arnold Bloch Leibler, Ashurst, Baker McKenzie, Clayton Utz, Corrs Chambers Westgarth, Dentons, DLA Piper, Fisher Dore, Gilbert + Tobin, Holding Redlich, Jackson McDonald, King & Wood Mallesons, Lander & Rogers, MinterEllison, Norton Rose Fulbright, Russell Kennedy, Ryan Carlisle Thomas Lawyers, Gadens, Marque Lawyers, Fiona McLeod
= Sporting organisations and athletes
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Bodies
Clubs
Prominent athletes
Athletics – Cathy Freeman, Robert de Castella
Australian football – Michael Long, Michael O'Loughlin, Eddie Betts, Leigh Montagna, Lance Franklin, Adam Goodes, Nathan Buckley, Chloe Molloy, Phil Davis, Patrick Dangerfield, Gavin Wanganeen, Andrew McLeod
Basketball – Andrew Gaze, Patty Mills
Boxing – Jamie Pittman
Cricket – Jason Gillespie, Alyssa Healy
Hockey – Nova Peris
Netball – Catherine Cox
Rugby league – Mal Meninga, Jonathan Thurston, Nathan Cleary
Rugby union – Phil Waugh, Taniela Tupou and Angus Bell
Soccer – Jade North
Tennis – Evonne Goolagong Cawley, Ash Barty
= Businesses
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= Directors for the Voice
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On 28 August 2023, the campaign called 'Directors for the Voice' was launched, which involved 460 Australian directors from organisations large and small joining together to support the Voice. After the campaign launch, more directors added their names and now more than 2240 company directors have put their name to the campaign to support an Indigenous Voice to parliament.
= Religious organisations and leaders
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Faith-based charities Anglicare Australia, Baptist Care Australia, Catholic Social Services Australia, St Vincent de Paul Society, National Council of Australia Inc, The Salvation Army, UnitingCare Australia
= Community groups, professional bodies, unions, and universities
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Climate action organisations
In an open letter signed by 43 climate organisations representing more than two million Australians, the climate movement has come out in support of writing 'Yes' for the Referendum, as a long-standing commitment to climate and first nations justice.
LGBTQIA+ groups
22 LGBTQIA+ groups from around Australia:
= Health organisations
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One hundred and twenty-five health organisations signed an open letter to support the voice, including:
= The arts
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Musicians and bands
Organisations
= Other notable individuals
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On 10 October, 25 Australians of the Year signed an open letter supporting the Yes vote, initiated by psychiatrist Patrick McGorry. The 25 signatories were:
Other prominent Australians supporting the Yes vote include:
Support has also come from abroad, including:
Behrouz Boochani, writer resident in New Zealand, former internee in Australia's Manus Island detention centre
Alastair Campbell, British journalist and author
Jason Momoa, American actor
Shaquille O'Neal, American basketballer
Taika Waititi, New Zealand filmmaker
No campaign
= Lead lobby groups
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Australians for Unity, created on 11 May 2023 and led by Warren Mundine and Jacinta Nampijinpa Price. This is a merger of two key former campaigns:
Recognise a Better Way, led by Warren Mundine and including former Nationals deputy PM John Anderson, and former Keating government minister Gary Johns. The campaign, launched in January 2023, was set up by a group called the Voice No Case Committee. They argue that the Voice is "the wrong way to recognise Aboriginal people or help Aboriginal Australians in need", and is "racially discriminatory". The committee included four Indigenous members: Mundine; Jacinta Nampijinpa Price (who left the group in February 2023 to join Advance); founder of the Northern Territory Kings Cross Station Ian Conway; and Bob Liddle, owner of Kemara enterprises. It proposes a different plan.
Fair Australia is a No campaign led by Jacinta Nampijinpa Price under the auspices of Advance, which emerged during the 2019 election, attacking activist group GetUp!, supporting Tony Abbott against the independent Zali Steggall (who won the seat), and campaigning against David Pocock.
= Politicians
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Federal
Federal parliamentary members of the Liberal, National, One Nation, Katter's Australian and United Australia parties unless otherwise noted in the Yes case.
The following independents:
Lidia Thorpe, senator for Victoria (wrote-in Treaty which is considered invalid under Australian Electoral Commission)
The following former prime ministers:
Scott Morrison, 30th prime minister of Australia (2018–2022) and current Liberal MP for Cook
Tony Abbott, 28th prime minister of Australia (2013–2015) and former Liberal MP for Warringah
John Howard, 25th prime minister of Australia (1996–2007) and former Liberal MP for Bennelong
The following former federal ministers:
John Anderson, former deputy prime minister and leader of the National Party (1999–2005)
Alexander Downer, former minister for Foreign Affairs (1996–2007); Leader of the Opposition and Leader of the Liberal Party (1994–1995); High Commissioner to the United Kingdom (2014–2018)
The following other former federal politicians:
Cory Bernardi, former senator for South Australia (2006–2020), founder and leader of the Australian Conservatives (2017–2019)
Gary Johns, former Labor member for Petrie (1987–1996)
Warren Mundine, former National President of the Labor Party (2006–2007)
Clive Palmer, former member for Fairfax; founder and leader of United Australia Party
Bronwyn Bishop, former liberal member for Mackellar (1994–2016)
State and territory
Merome Beard, WA state National MP (since 2022)
David Crisafulli, Leader of the Opposition in Queensland and Leader of the Liberal National Party of Queensland (LNP) (since 2020)
Lia Finocchiaro, Leader of the Opposition in Northern Territory and Leader of the Country Liberal Party (Since 2020).
Michael Ferguson, deputy Liberal premier of Tasmania (since 2022.
Jeremy Hanson, Deputy Leader of the Canberra Liberals (since 2022); former leader of the Canberra Liberals (2013–2016)
Jeff Kennett, former Premier of Victoria (1992–1999) and leader of the Victorian Liberal Party (1982–1989, 1991–1999)
Bev McArthur, Liberal member of the Victorian Parliament.
Libby Mettam, Leader of the Liberal Party of Western Australia (since February 2023). Mettam supported the Voice as of April 2023, however by August, she had walked back her support.
John Pesutto, Opposition Leader of Victoria and Leader of the Liberal Party in Victoria (since 2022)
= Political parties
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Federal
Australia First Party
Australian Christians
Australian Protectionist Party
Democratic Labour Party
Family First
Katter's Australian Party
Liberal Democratic Party
Liberal Party of Australia (federally)
National Party of Australia (federally and in some states)
Pauline Hanson's One Nation
United Australia Party
Western Australia Party
Australian Communist Party
State and territory
Australian Family Party (South Australia)
Freedom Party of Victoria
Some state and territory branches of the Liberal Party:
South Australia
Western Australia
Some state and territory branches of the National Party:
Northern Territory (rank-and-file only) (affiliated federally with both the Liberal and National parties)
South Australia
Victoria
Western Australia
= Religious organisations and leaders
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Australian Christian Lobby
Australian Jewish Association
= Notable individuals
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David Flint, conservative academic
Steve Baxter, Australian investor and entrepreneur
Marcus Blackmore, executive director of Blackmores
Andrew Bolt, columnist and commentator
Blair Cottrell, far-right activist, former leader of United Patriots Front
Peta Credlin, Sky News host and former chief of staff to Tony Abbott
Gary Foley, co-founder of the Aboriginal Tent Embassy in 1972
Fred Hooper, chair of the Murrawarri Peoples Council
Kamahl (first No, then Yes on 21 September, back to No on 24 September)
Malcolm McCusker, barrister and former governor of Western Australia
Anthony Mundine, Aboriginal boxer
Thomas Sewell, Australian Neo-Nazi and leader of the National Socialist Network
Keith Windschuttle, conservative academic
Kevin Donnelly, conservative author and commentator, multiple articles in the Daily Telegraph and Spectator Flat White arguing the No case.
Neutral
Productivity Commission
= Political parties
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Dai Le and Frank Carbone Network
Socialist Equality Party – support a boycott of the referendum
Australia One Party – support a boycott of the referendum
Sustainable Australia
State and territory
Some state and territory branches of the Liberal Party:
Canberra Liberals – the ACT division of the party has given its MPs a conscience vote on the issue.
Country Liberal Party (Northern Territory; affiliated with both the Liberal and National Parties; parliamentary wing only) – while the organisational wing opposes the Voice, the parliamentary wing is currently neutral.
NSW Liberal Party – while former leader and former premier Dominic Perrottet supported the Voice, the current leader, Mark Speakman, endorses a Yes vote but will not actively campaign for a Yes vote and members of the NSW Liberal Party will be given a conscience vote on the issue.
Liberal National Party of Queensland (affiliated federally with both the Liberal and National Parties) – while the LNP's leader, David Crisafulli, confirmed he would be voting against the Voice, he ruled out campaigning against it and members of the LNP are given a conscience vote on the issue.
Victorian Liberal Party – decided in May 2023 to allow members to have a conscience vote on this issue. John Pesutto, the leader of the party on 4 September, said he was going to vote No but would not be campaigning against it.
Some state and territory branches of the National Party:
New South Wales National Party – initially supported the Voice but moved to allow a conscience vote, in line with the NSW Liberal Party.
= Politicians
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Local government
Victoria
Nathan Conroy (Mayor of Frankston)
Wellington Shire Council
= Companies
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The following companies have stated that they stand neutral:
Aristocrat Leisure
CSL
Fortescue Metals Group
Goodman Group
Macquarie Group
Santos Limited
Wisetech Global
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