EXCLUSIVE: WA Says No to Voice 2.0, Poll Finds Overwhelming Opposition to State-Based Treaty Model
A comprehensive feature exploring Western Australia’s public response to the proposed state-based Indigenous treaty, with new polling revealing a decisive rejection of what’s been dubbed “Voice 2.0.”
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Western Australia has delivered a clear message: voters are not in favour of the proposed state-based Indigenous treaty model, widely referred to as “Voice 2.0.” Exclusive polling data shows that a significant majority of respondents across metropolitan and regional areas oppose the initiative, signalling a deep scepticism toward its design, purpose, and potential impact on state policy.
The findings mirror national sentiment following the 2023 referendum, where Australians overwhelmingly voted against the constitutional Voice to Parliament. Many Western Australians cite concerns over government transparency, costs, and the possibility of creating parallel systems of representation. Others express uncertainty about how such a treaty would function in practice and whether it would deliver tangible outcomes for Indigenous communities.
Proponents of the treaty model argue that it could provide a foundation for dialogue, healing, and shared governance. However, critics contend that the current proposal lacks clarity and risks reviving divisions that the previous national debate had only just cooled.
Political observers suggest that the polling could reshape the McGowan government’s next steps on Indigenous policy, forcing leaders to reassess both strategy and timing. For many, the conversation has shifted from symbolic recognition to practical results — education, health, and local community empowerment.
In a state known for its complex mix of cultures, geography, and political independence, Western Australia’s stance on Voice 2.0 underscores a broader national reckoning: how to advance reconciliation in a way that unites, rather than divides.
Article by DailyWAOnline Writer
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