NAREDLA JACOBS, HOST: The yes and no cases for the voice of referendum have been published by the Australian Electoral Commission. The 2000 word pamphlets have been prepared by advocates on each side. And joining us now from Darwin is Senator Malarndirri McCarthy. Welcome to you, Senator. The Yes pamphlet has a subheading key facts. Now, you would have read the No pamphlet. Is that campaign also running on facts?
TOM CONNELL, HOST: Welcome back. Well, sad news today for Australian politics and Labor Party. Senator Linda White has died after a battle with an illness that was, well, her leave, her medical leave only starting in February. Joining me now is Assistant Minister to the Prime Minister, Patrick Gorman. Thank you for your time. It has been sad news. She wasn't a Senator for long, but part of the Labor movement for quite a long time.
NADIA MITSOPOULOS, HOST: Just wondering about how you think this government is traveling under Anthony Albanese? 1300 222 720. You can text if you like, on 0437 922 720 and don't hold back because I do have in the studio with me, Anthony Albanese's right hand man, Patrick Gorman, he is the Assistant Minister to the Prime Minister and of course the Labor Member for Perth. Welcome, nice to see you.
It is my great pleasure to launch the State of the Service Roadshows here in Western Australia.
This is first time this event has taken place in Perth.
Better late than never.
Today we have representatives from no less than 58 Australian Public Service agencies here with us.
And a special welcome to those joining us online across the country.
Today we reflect on the past, the present and the future of the Australian Public Service.
We have come a long way.
JO LAVERTY, HOST: Later today we'll be able to read the official cases for and against the constitutional referendum on the Voice. The Australian Electoral Commission will distribute 12 million pamphlets across the nation with a 2,000 word essay for each case. Malarndirri McCarthy is the Federal Labor Senator for the Northern Territory. Good morning, Senator. Can you tell us what we can expect to see in the pamphlet?
LISA MILLAR, HOST: Let's get more on our top story. The first glimpse of the official yes and no campaign pitches is expected later today when the cases are posted online by the Australian Electoral Commission. Assistant Minister for Indigenous Australians, Senator Malarndirri McCarthy joins us now from Darwin. Senator, Good morning. How significant is this day?
SARAH ABO, HOST: The official battle lines are being drawn on the voice to parliament. Both sides unveiling their official campaign messages today. Joining us to discuss is Northern Territory Senator Malarndirri McCarthy in Darwin... Thank you for your time this morning. Malarndirri. There are fears the Yes campaign will overreach its intended powers. Will the release of your new messaging ease those fears for some in the community?
SARAH ABO, HOST: Jim Chalmers says the Government's bumper surplus shows we don't need to choose between responsible economic management and compassion in what some see as a hint towards further cost of living relief. We sure know we need it. A $20 billion surplus coming. Can we expect relief will follow?
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As a First Nations woman from the Northern Territory and Australia, I extend my respect and acknowledgement of the Lenape people whose traditional lands we come together on. As leaders, we have the ability to expand the futures and opportunities of women and girls all over the world and share our experiences to progress gender equality and expand human rights in the digital sphere.
The Assistant Minister for the Public Service, the Hon Patrick Gorman MP, will launch the State of the Service Roadshow in Perth today.
More than 350 Australian public servants will gather for the first face-to-face Roadshow in Perth since 2019.
Building on the recent State of the Service Report, the Roadshow is a free event series for Australian public servants.
The Report features stories of Australian Public Service (APS) teams delivering support and services to the Australian people and their communities all over the country.