Submission by the Australian Nursing and Midwifery Federation ANMF Submission to the Joint Select Committee on the Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Voice Referendum 20 April 2023 Australian Nursing and Midwifery Federation / Submission to the Joint Select Committee on the Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Voice Referendum . [...] The Australian Nursing and Midwifery Federation (ANMF) is Australia’s largest national union and professional nursing and midwifery organisation. In collaboration with the ANMF’s eight state and territory branches, we represent the professional, industrial and political interests of more than 320,000 nurses, midwives and care‐workers across the country. Our memb. [...] Our strong and growing membership and integrated role as both a trade union and professional organisation provides us with a complete understanding of all aspects of the nursing and midwifery professions and see us uniquely placed to defend and advance our professions. 4. [...] The ANMF thanks the Joint Select Committee for the opportunity to provide feedback on the Constitution Alteration (Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Voice) 2023 Bill. 3 Australian Nursing and Midwifery Federation / Submission to the Joint Select Committee on the Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Voice Referendum Overview 6. [...] We believe that the Voice will help provide for a more self‐determined approach and pave the way for healthy, robust and cohesive Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander communities. 4 Australian Nursing and Midwifery Federation / Submission to the Joint Select Committee on the Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Voice Referendum The Voice should also help to facilitate a strengths‐based,.
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