Shireen Morris

A collection of passionate essays from religious leaders arguing for a First Nations Voice to be enshrined in the Australian Constitution. Statements from the Soul sets the standard for conversations not just about the Voice, but the value and urgency of true reconciliation. -Celina Ribeiro, The Guardian In this ground-breaking collection of essays, diverse religious leaders and thinkers come together...

The inside story of the 2023 Voice Referendum, from Yes to No In late 2023, Australians voted 'No' to recognising Indigenous peoples through a constitutional Voice. Broken Heart unpacks the true, complex history of the referendum, illuminating how an alliance between Indigenous advocates and constitutional conservatives fractured under political pressure, and a proposal conceived in compromise was killed by partisan...

This book makes the legal and political case for Indigenous constitutional recognition through a constitutionally guaranteed First Nations voice, as advocated by the historic Uluru Statement from the Heart. It argues that a constitutional amendment to empower Indigenous peoples with a fairer say in laws and policies made about them and their rights, is both constitutionally congruent and politically achievable....

The Forgotten People challenges the assumption that constitutional recognition of Indigenous Australians is a project of the left in Australia. It demonstrates that there may be a set of reforms that can achieve the change sought by Indigenous leaders while addressing the critical concerns of constitutional conservatives and classical liberals. More than that, this collection illustrates the genuine goodwill that...

Neither Indigenous nor white, Shireen Morris is both an outside observer and an instrumental insider in the fight for Indigenous rights. Shaped by her family's Indian and Fijian migrant story, Morris is a key player in what many consider the greatest moral challenge of our nation: constitutional recognition of Indigenous Australians. She takes us inside this vital campaign to meet...