Uluru Statement launches ad encouraging Australians to vote 'Yes' to Voice to parliament

Uluru Assertion leaders have revealed their first advert in a marketing campaign to encourage on a regular basis Australians to vote "sure" to an Indigenous Voice to parliament.
Within the advert, actor Trevor Jamieson - a Pitjantjatjara and Nyungar man - tells a narrative about how First Nations Peoples achieved their voice with the assistance of all Australians.
"I've a narrative to let you know," he tells a gaggle of youngsters.
"It is a good one, about how the folks, the First Folks, received a voice."

Pitjantjatjara and Nyungar man Trevor Jamieson is the narrator of the ad.
Pitjantjatjara and Nyungar man Trevor Jamieson is the narrator of the advert. (Equipped)

A succession of clips then reveals Australians spreading the phrase concerning the upcoming referendum.
The advert closes with a baby asking: "Is that story true?"
"It might be," Jamieson responds. 
The advert is a part of a broader marketing campaign known as "Historical past is Calling".
It was directed by Kamilaroi man Jordan Watton, shot by cinematographer Arrernte and Kalkadoon man Tyson Perkins, with music composed by Yuwaalaraay man James Henry.

One child asks "is that story true" in response the yarn told by Trevor Jamieson.
The advert is framed as a narrative instructed to kids.(Equipped)

Professor Megan Davis - a Cobble Cobble girl, the Balnaves Chair in Constitutional Legislation at UNSW and Uluru Dialogue co-chair - spoke of the significance of the decision for motion on the journey to referendum.
"The advert reveals Australians from all walks of life that they've a chance to play an element in shaping this pivotal second in our nation's historical past," she stated.
"It is vital in these subsequent few months that we proceed this momentum and educate Australians on what the Voice is, why it issues and what it is going to do for the long run.
"We all know it will take time, as many Australians are solely becoming a member of us on this lengthy journey now, however we're nearer than ever to actual, tangible change.
"We hope this advert will encourage Australians to study extra and help a First Nations Voice to Parliament."

Prime Minister Anthony Albanese at Garma festival in Northern Territory
Prime Minister Anthony Albanese proposed a referendum query on an Indigenous voice in July. (Getty)

A date for the referendum has not but been set however Prime Minister Anthony Albanese has vowed to carry it in Labor's first time period of presidency.
Earlier this month, it was introduced a gaggle of authorized specialists and leaders had begun the session course of to "stress check" the plan for a Voice to Parliament.

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