Strong Greek contingent at Indigenous Voice to Parliament event in Sydney

·

There was a strong Greek contingent at the Inner West Council’s BBQ for the Voice to Parliament event in the Sydney suburb of Petersham on Saturday, February 18.

Despite the heat, attendees stood in Petersham Park and held signs in different languages, including Greek, calling for a Voice to Parliament for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people.

Greek sign for an Indigenous Voice to Parliament.

A Voice to Parliament for Australia’s Indigenous communities has been the subject of heated political debate in recent months with Australian Prime Minister Anthony Albanese promising to hold a referendum on the issue before December 2023.

Constitutional recognition through a Voice to Parliament would enable Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people to provide advice to the Parliament on policies and projects that impact their lives.

Mr Albanese was in attendance at the Inner West Council BBQ and he called on political leaders not to miss the opportunity for reconciliation with Indigenous people by opposing the upcoming referendum campaign.

Anthony Albanese and Linda Burney, left, at the Inner West BBQ for the Voice to parliament at Petersham Park. Photo: Flavio Brancaleone / Sydney Morning Herald.

“I will reach out to any parliamentarian across the political spectrum. Because this should not be the subject of partisan debate. This should be the moment where we come together as a nation,” Mr Albanese said.

This speech drew loud applause from the crowd in attendance.

One Greek attendee, Inner West Councillor Zoi Tsardoulias, told The Greek Herald it was great to see everyone gathering in support of Indigenous Australians.

Inner West Councillor Zoi Tsardoulias (left) was at the event.

“It’s imperative as Greek Australians we support the upcoming referendum on the Voice to Parliament. It’s a once in a lifetime opportunity to achieve reconciliation,” Ms Tsardoulias said.

The Indigenous Voice to Parliament issue has gathered support from some members of the Greek community across Australia.

A statement endorsing the Voice was shared with The Greek Herald in January this year and among the signatories were over 250 Greek Australians from the education and arts sectors, as well as students and community activists.

Advertisement

Share:

KEEP UP TO DATE WITH TGH

By subscribing you accept our Terms of Service and Privacy Policy.

Advertisement

Latest News

Valentine’s Day, Greek Style: Two couples reflect on love, family and tradition

This year, The Greek Herald decided to speak with two Greek Australian couples from across the nation to ask them how they met.

‘It’s Story Time’ with Sophia Amarandos: A mini dating series on finding love

Sophia Amarandos is on her very own Bridget Jones-esque quest to find love, no matter how many glasses of wine and awkward dinners it takes.

Macquarie University leads the way in Greek Language Certificate awards ceremony

Over 200 people attended the award ceremony of the Certificates of Attainment in Greek Language 2024 that took place at Macquarie University.

Taste of the Aegean: Meet the Greek foodies bringing flavour to Antipodes 2025

This year’s Antipodes Festival is celebrating Greek culture and food with 'Taste of the Aegean,' proudly supported by The Greek Herald.

Inner West Hawks FC kick off 2025 season with memorable launch event

The Inner West Hawks FC officially launched their 2025 season with a vibrant celebration at Club Five Dock RSL on Wednesday, February 12.

You May Also Like

Auction at Nick Bourdaniotis’ Evzones exhibition in Canberra raises $15,000 for Greek school

'The Evzones Collection by Nick Bourdaniotis,' was on display at the Hellenic Club in Canberra over the weekend and everyone loved it.

Melbourne seminar to focus on the Albanian diasporic identity in Greece

The Greek Community of Melbourne (GCM) will present an online-only lecture about the Albanian Diaspora in Greece on June 15 at 7pm.

Families of Israelis held hostage by Hamas speak out in Greece

A former Israeli diplomat, Ram Aviram attended a press conference in Athens to discuss Greece’s support to Israeli’s held hostage by Hamas.