David ‘Kochie’ Koch supports the Indigenous Voice to Parliament through his Port Adelaide football club
- Koch is chairman of Port Adelaide Football Club
- AFL club supports indigenous vote
David Koch, through his AFL club Port Adelaide, has expressed his support for the Indigenous Voice to Parliament.
The former host of Sunrise is the president of the football club, who issued a statement this week saying they “endorse the proposed changes to the constitution.”
“The board and management of the Port Adelaide Football Club wholeheartedly support the recognition of First Nations people in the Constitution,” the statement said.
“We endorse the proposed amendments to the Constitution to establish a First Nations Voice to Parliament and look forward to further details on how this will function to ensure that the envisaged changes and outcomes are achieved where they are most needed. are.
David Koch (pictured with his wife Libby) has shown his support for the Indigenous Voice to Parliament through his AFL club Port Adelaide
“The club has deliberately taken a listen and learn approach around the issues outlined in the upcoming referendum, including the creation of a First Nations Advisory Committee, made up of former and current First Nations staff and players, as well as community leaders. ‘
The club added that Australians should be informed and ‘educate themselves’ ahead of the referendum on The Voice, which is expected to be announced between October and December this year.
“We are proud of our continued role in advocating and facilitating meaningful and ongoing change for First Nations people and communities,” said Port Adelaide.
A recent RedBridge survey found the No campaign has taken a 56-44 lead over the Yes side.
Opinion polls have shown that different income levels and education levels have divided voters.
Two-thirds of those with Year 12 and TAFE training intend to vote no, while 56 per cent of degree holders support the yes cause.
Similarly, two-thirds of people with an annual household income of less than $50,000 a year also plan to vote no.
Prime Minister Anthony Albanese (pictured with Senior Gumatj leader of the Yolngu people, Djawa Yunupingu) warned attendees at Saturday’s Garma festival that the referendum would be the last chance to formally recognize Aboriginal Australians in the constitution for decades
The poll is proving to be a key indicator in the debate, as it is the first since both parties released campaign information brochures in July.
Prime Minister Anthony Albanese warned attendees at Saturday’s Garma festival with a poignant warning that the referendum would be the last chance to formally recognize Aboriginal Australians in the constitution for decades.
One of the biggest criticisms of the Yes campaign is the lack of details about what including the vote in the constitution will mean.