Daniel Mulino (Fraser, Australian Labor Party) Share this | Link to this | Hansard source

The rates of volunteering may be in decline generally but in these past few months in my electorate of Fraser I have seen an extraordinary turnout of people who are committed to seeing the 'yes' vote triumph in the referendum to enshrine an Indigenous Voice to Parliament. They are giving up their time to campaign hard and they are making an extraordinary contribution. I am proud to represent them. The Fraser for Yes campaign now has more than 330 registered volunteers. Week in and week out, they are out in the community, ensuring that residents understand the importance of the referendum. Their commitment is particularly vital given the cultural diversity of the seat of Fraser.

Whether it's doorknocking, distributing yard signs, creating social media groups to coordinate events, holding streets stalls at markets or handing out leaflets at train stations, the passion of the Fraser for Yes camp volunteers also illustrates the inherent desire for fairness that Australians are renowned for. I would like to acknowledge in particular Julie, Julianne, Louise and John. Thank you for all you've done. I say thank you to all of the volunteers.

I will be voting 'yes' on 14 October because it is not acceptable that our First Nations people do not have the same opportunities as non-Indigenous people. The Voice is about a genuine desire to improve outcomes, and the evidence shows that outcomes are better when we partner with and listen to Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander communities.