John Howard and "The Voice" refer to two distinct subjects:
- John Howard (Australian politician) and the Indigenous Voice to Parliament :
John Winston Howard, the 25th Prime Minister of Australia (1996–2007), has publicly opposed the Indigenous Voice to Parliament proposal. He has outlined three main reasons for his opposition:
- He opposes anything that divides Australians by race, as the Voice would create a constitutionally recognized body composed of Indigenous people.
- He fears the potential for an "activist High Court" to misuse the Voice's constitutional status.
- He believes the Voice would have a coercive effect on the government, pressuring it to follow the Voice's recommendations, which could undermine parliamentary sovereignty.
Howard has advised voters to hold firm in voting "No" in the referendum on this issue, expressing skepticism about the government's explanations and the proposal's overall case
- John Howard & The Night Mail (musician):
Separately, there is a British singer-songwriter named John Howard, known for his distinctive voice and musical career dating back to the 1970s. He released an album called "Kid in a Big World" and later collaborated on a project called "John Howard & The Night Mail," which features a blend of soul and pop music with a youthful vocal style. This John Howard is a musician, not related to the Australian politician
In summary, John Howard the former Australian Prime Minister is notable for his stance against the Indigenous Voice to Parliament, while John Howard the musician is recognized for his vocal and songwriting talents in the British pop scene.
