Blak Sovereign Movement

BSM response to the Yes and No Cases

We, the Blak Sovereign Movement, have been consistent in our opposition to constitutional recognition and the Voice to Parliament. We are First Nations Elders, activists, academics and community workers that have been united by our work on the frontlines of the battle against colonisation, our commitment to Truth-telling and the value we place in our Sovereignty over this land. 

We understand that many well-meaning folk are hurting as a result of being coerced by the Yes campaign, or are afraid to vote No due to the racism of the conservative No campaign. 

Don’t let it get you down. 

The Voice debate is not just a waste of resources, it is a waste of your time and energy. 

Something that pretends to be a great change, but provides none, is not a step in the right direction. When something isn’t real it is not better than nothing. The Voice is nothing but cheap window dressing to constitutional recognition. 

We don’t want either. 

Join us in looking forward, beyond the distractions of this Voice rubbish, to a place formed out of Truth that values our past, our Sovereignty over this land, and strives to address the injustices committed against our people and our Country. 

There is another way. 

A way forward based on the lessons of this country’s short history of colonisation. Founded in Truth and developed out of the lived experiences of ourselves, our communities and our ancestors. 

Our reasons for opposing the referendum and the proposal put forward by the Labor Government are summed up here and outlined in detail below: 

  • It is not an invitation from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander People.
  • It is not a step in the right direction: just another powerless advisory body.
  • It is a destructive distraction, absolving the government of its continued crimes.
  • Recognition of Sovereignty and Truth-telling are the key to real change.
  • There are options that will have meaningful impacts today. It starts with Truth.

Downloads

The Blak Sovereign Movement on the Voice to Parliament:
What Voters Should Know Before Voting in the Referendum
Download the Detailed Outline of the Blak Sovereign Movements Position on the Referendum
Download the Blak Sovereign Movements Response to the Yes and No Cases

Links to more information

Progressive Black dissent against the Voice to Parliament
Black Peoples Union
Senator Lidia Thorpe
Tasmanian Aboriginal Centre
Treaty Before Voice
Koori History
Sovereign Union
UNDRIP Petition
Deaths in Custody petition

We are the Blak Sovereign Movement.

We are First Nations Elders, activists, academics and community workers that have been united by our work on the frontlines of the battle against colonisation, our commitment to Truth-telling and the value we place in our Sovereignty over this land.

Authorised by F. Hooper, Blak Sovereign Movement, 4 Milburn Rd, Tamworth