The Albanese government has unveiled a $9.5 million 'education and awareness program' on the Voice to Parliament but says the package 'will not be a 'yes' campaign'.
A new $9.5 million"awareness and education" program for the Voice to Parliament will roll out this month but the Albanese government insists it isn't funding a 'yes' campaign.
The document reveals the Voice education program will receive $9.5 million in funding over two years beginning in financial year 2022-2023 and will be run separately to an awareness campaign by the Australian Electoral Commission. According to the document, the money will be spent on"bolstering civics education on the Constitution and referendum process" and"improving the impact and reach" of the government's Voice website.
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