The thesis examines the historical and political path that led to the proposal of the Voice to Parliament in Australia, from the colonial roots of terra nullius to the Uluru Statement from the Heart, highlighting how Indigenous claims evolved into an institutional proposal. It then analyzes the 2023 referendum, focusing on its political and social context, the dynamics of the “Yes” and “No” campaigns, the role of the media, and the geographic distribution of the vote, in order to understand the reasons for its defeat and its broader significance in Australian public debate. The research is enriched by fieldwork conducted in Australia in 2025, offering a direct perspective on the aftermath of the referendum through observations and testimonies, and shedding light on the political and social climate two years later. Finally, the thesis explores future prospects for Indigenous representation, comparing international models and discussing alternative pathways toward self-determination, with the aim of critically assessing the opportunities and limitations of institutional recognition policies.
La tesi analizza il percorso storico e politico che ha condotto alla proposta della Voice to Parliament in Australia, dalle radici coloniali della terra nullius fino allo Uluru Statement from the Heart, evidenziando come le rivendicazioni indigene si siano trasformate in una proposta istituzionale. Viene quindi approfondito il referendum del 2023, esaminandone il contesto politico e sociale, le dinamiche delle campagne contrapposte, il ruolo dei media e la distribuzione geografica del voto, per comprendere le ragioni della sua sconfitta e il suo significato nel dibattito pubblico australiano. La ricerca si arricchisce di un’esperienza sul campo svolta in Australia nel 2025, che offre una prospettiva diretta sulle conseguenze del referendum attraverso osservazioni e testimonianze, mettendo in luce il clima politico e sociale a due anni dall’esito. Infine, la tesi esplora le prospettive future della rappresentanza indigena, confrontando modelli internazionali e discutendo possibili percorsi alternativi di autodeterminazione, con l’obiettivo di riflettere criticamente sulle opportunità e i limiti delle politiche di riconoscimento istituzionale.
Tra riconciliazione e disuguaglianza: la tutela dei diritti umani degli Aborigeni in Australia
ZAMZAM, SOFIA
2025/2026
Abstract
The thesis examines the historical and political path that led to the proposal of the Voice to Parliament in Australia, from the colonial roots of terra nullius to the Uluru Statement from the Heart, highlighting how Indigenous claims evolved into an institutional proposal. It then analyzes the 2023 referendum, focusing on its political and social context, the dynamics of the “Yes” and “No” campaigns, the role of the media, and the geographic distribution of the vote, in order to understand the reasons for its defeat and its broader significance in Australian public debate. The research is enriched by fieldwork conducted in Australia in 2025, offering a direct perspective on the aftermath of the referendum through observations and testimonies, and shedding light on the political and social climate two years later. Finally, the thesis explores future prospects for Indigenous representation, comparing international models and discussing alternative pathways toward self-determination, with the aim of critically assessing the opportunities and limitations of institutional recognition policies.| File | Dimensione | Formato | |
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