Indigenous Voice to Parliament Community Forum

Name: Indigenous Voice to Parliament Community Forum
Start: 2023-08-23T18:15:00+1000
End: 2023-08-23T20:30:00+1000
Location: Manly Leagues Club

Wed, 23 Aug 2023, 6:15pm - 8:30pm AEST

Manly Leagues Club

Brookvale NSW, Australia

Jasper Thatcher

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Event description

Join us for a conversation on The Voice, hear from our Panel and what The Voice will mean to them and for all Australians.

Doors to the Cliff Lyons room will open at 6:30pm for pre-drinks, the forum will start at 7pm and conclude at 8:30pm.

Special Guest Speaker Thomas Mayo will discuss his journey and involvement with The Voice.

Jasper Thatcher will then host a panel discussion with questions from the audience. Panellists include Zali Steggall MP, Cr Kristyn Glanville, Uncle Neil Evers and Thomas Mayo.

Thomas Keneally will close the evening with some heart-felt remarks upon which guests will be invited to remain for a drink and a chat.

This event is an evening for people to learn about the upcoming referendum and to help shape their decision.

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Jasper Thatcher

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Jasper Yarran David Thatcher was born in Mona vale hospital and has lived his whole life in Manly. He identifies as First Nations with his heritage being from the Kamilaroi Nation from north-western NSW.

After finishing school Jasper started working on the Manly ferries including the famous Freshwater class from Manly to Circular Quay. Having spent five years across numerous classes of vessels in both public and private operators, on the Manly run Jasper has a great understanding of what it takes to run a reliable and efficient ferry service.

Between shifts on our wharves Jasper is studying a bachelor of laws at the University of New England and volunteers his time supporting indigenous and workers' rights. One of Jaspers proudest achievements was introducing the Aboriginal flag to be flown permanently on all Sydney ferries and with the support of other committee members and the ferry operator this became a reality on the third of November last year.

Having worked for several local businesses, Jasper understands that small businesses and tourism are some

of the most critical parts of the local economy and that they need to be supported.