They are best known for their hilarious commentary on some of Australia’s most watched and loved television shows.
But the Gogglebox Australia stars surprised viewers in Thursday night’s episode when they shared their political views on Saturday’s Vote for Parliament referendum.
In this episode, they tune in to SBS to watch The Point: Referendum Road Trip as they each share their views on the subject and whether they’ll be voting yes or no on Saturday 14 October.
Brisbane family Kevin and partner Bob, and friends Jared and Mia, are the first Indigenous group to appear in an Australian series.
Four friends are divided over the referendum.
Brisbane family Kevin and partner Bob, and friends Jared and Mia, are the first Indigenous group to appear in an Australian series. Four friends are divided over the referendum
Kevin is a Wakka Wakka and South Sea Islander who grew up in Butchulla Country (Hervey Bay) in South East Queensland and revealed why he’s voting No.
The university lecturer said his biggest problem with The Voice is that it “lacks the ability to have nuanced conversations”.
“I think we need more than just an advisory committee,” he said. ‘For me, and I know a lot of black guys are worried that it’s a toothless tiger.’
Kevin continued: “How many royal commissions have we had over the years, the deaths of black people in custody, the removal of black children from their families?
“And those recommendations have not all been implemented.” We had a voice, they didn’t listen.’
Mother-daughter duo Carrie and Izzy also took part in the vote, as Carrie proudly wore a colorful ‘Yes’ T-shirt
Meanwhile, Jared stood firm on his stance by wearing a “Yes” T-shirt on the show.
“It’s not going to make a big difference in my life, I don’t think it’s going to make a big difference in anybody’s life,” said the man from Kalkadoon, Undumbi and South Sea Islands.
“I’m voting yes because I’m afraid of what a Conservative victory without a vote will mean.”
Mother-daughter duo Carrie and Izzy also took part in the voting, as Carrie proudly wore a colorful Yes T-shirt.
BFFs Simon and Adam also agreed to vote yes
“It’s about recognition, listening and better results,” she said.
‘Will it actually lead to change?’ Izzy asked, to which Carey replied: ‘Well this is what The Voice will hopefully create because nothing else has worked so far.’
BFFs Simon and Adam also agreed to vote yes.
“It’s an advisory group, it’s going to give advice from people who are affected by decisions to parliament to get them to make laws that then affect them,” Simon said.
“In my heart, it’s the right thing to vote for,” Adam added.
Milo and Nick, on the other hand, sounded like they were still weighing their options.
“I don’t know where to sit,” Milo said.
Milo and Nick sounded like they were still weighing their options
Nick, meanwhile, wavered towards a No vote: “I don’t think I’ve been shown enough evidence at this stage of what I’m voting for to vote Yes.”
Tim shared his thoughts with housemate Leanne, while proudly wearing a ‘I’m voting YES’ badge pinned to his chest.
“This is one of the most important referendums in our lifetimes,” he said.
Tim shared his thoughts with housemate Leanne as he proudly wore a ‘I’m voting YES’ badge pinned to his chest
Couple Keith and Lee questioned how a Voice in Parliament would actually be “better” for Indigenous Australians
“We actually have the power to make change.”
Couple Keith and Lee questioned how a Voice in Parliament would actually be “better” for Indigenous Australians.
“If all Aboriginal people want this referendum, they all come together and say, ‘Okay, yes,’ that must be a pretty good thing,” Keith began.
But they’re all divided and fighting against each other, so there’s something wrong with that.
According to the latest Newspoll, 57 percent of voters said they intended to vote against, down one point from the previous poll on Monday
Anastasia also questioned whether there was some kind of ‘hidden agenda’ behind the Yes campaign.
One of the youngest members of the show, Millie Dalton, pointed out that “the constitution is 120 years old.
“It will need an update at some point,” she said.
According to the latest Newspoll, 57 percent of voters said they intended to vote no, down one point from the previous poll on Monday.
Only about 6 percent of voters said they were undecided.
The state with the strongest level of support is Victoria and appears to be the only state with the majority of yes votes.
For a referendum to succeed, a double majority, which is the vote of a majority of Australians and a majority of states, must be obtained.
If every state votes against it, it would be a significant embarrassment for Prime Minister Anthony Albanese, with support for the recognition of the indigenous Constitution in the form of the Voice well above 60 percent in January.
Prime Minister Anthony Albanese could suffer an embarrassing defeat as every single Australian state risks regaining a No vote majority after support plummeted