The event's organisers confirmed that Yes campaigners and the local regional dialogue group for the Uluru Statement From the Heart had paid to operate a stall at the carnival, following requests from some community members. But some attendees say they want the carnival to be 'politics-free'.
There is debate over whether a First Nations sports carnival in regional South Australia is being used as a political opportunity.abc.net.au/news/sa-voice-yes-campaign-first-nations-sports-carnival/102917158The organisers of a First Nations sports carnival in regional South Australia are facing criticism for allowing Voice to Parliament supporters to "politicise" the event, but they say some community members wanted the Yes campaign to attend.
The event's organisers confirmed that Yes campaigners and the local regional dialogue group for the Uluru Statement From the Heart had paid to operate a stall for attendees to hear about the statement and upcoming Voice to Parliament referendum."We don't like the politics coming in, we don't want the politics coming in," Kaurna and Arabunna woman, Janette Milera, said.
"Community just want this event to be political-free and an event that we can enjoy and watch our children and grandchildren play football and netball without it being politicised," she said.
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