Fred Chaney
Fred Chaney (AO) is a former Australian politician who was deputy leader of the Liberal Partyfrom 1989 to 1990 and served as a minister in theFraser Government. He was aSenatorforWestern Australia from 1974 to 1990, and then served a term in the House of Representatives from 1990 to 1993. Chaney was appointed an Order of Australia in 1997.After leaving politics he focused on indigenous policy matters, serving on theNational Native Title Tribunal(19942007), as co-chair ofReconciliation Australia(20002005), and as co-founder and Vice-President of TheGraham (Polly) Farmer Foundation,(1995current).
Recent articles by Fred Chaney
2 April 2023
The reality that supports the recognition of the Voice
Some opponents of the voice are motivated by concern that it undermines the human universalism which is at the heart of liberalism and the heart of Australian democracy. This argument deserves respectful consideration but is not a reason to oppose the voice. Australian democracy has to deal with Australian reality.