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Derek O'Brien dominated Indian television as the country's most well-known quizmaster for over two decades, asking questions to millions across India. Now he plays a key role in the Rajya Sabha, raising difficult questions from the front row in the Upper House. One of the most candid, courageous voices of the Opposition, O'Brien is articulate, incisive and provocative - qualities that are apparent in his writing.

Indigenous leader Thomas Mayo and acclaimed journalist Kerry O’Brien have written this handbook to answer the most commonly asked questions about why the Voice should be enshrined in the Constitution, and how it might function to improve policies affecting Indigenous communities, and genuinely close the gap on inequalities at the most basic level of human dignity.

"French Government Pushes Divisive Labor Law through Parliament" is from the July 20, 2016 World section of The New York Times. It was written by Aurelien Breeden and narrated by Keith Sellon-Wright.

"King Felipe of Spain Dissolves Parliament, Clearing Way for New Elections" is from the May 03, 2016 World section of The New York Times. It was written by Raphael Minder and narrated by Keith Sellon-Wright.

"German Parliament Declares Armenian Deaths a Genocide, Angering Turkey" is from the June 02, 2016 World section of The New York Times. It was written by Alison Smale and Melissa Eddy and narrated by Keith Sellon-Wright.

"Australia's Parliament Rejects Public Vote on Gay Marriage" is from the November 07, 2016 World section of The New York Times. It was written by Michelle Innis and narrated by Fleet Cooper.

The Turkish Parliament on Monday began debating legislation that would effectively rewrite the constitution, vastly expanding the powers of Turkey’s president, Recep Tayyip Erdogan, and possibly allowing him to remain in power until 2029.

"Turkey’s Parliament Starts Debate on Expansion of President’s Powers" is from the January 09, 2017 World section of The New York Times. It was written by Sewell Chan and narrated by Keith Sellon-Wright.

"Israel's Parliament Draws a Line on Short Hemlines" is from the December 14, 2016 World section of The New York Times. It was written by Isabel Kershner and narrated by Keith Sellon-Wright.

President Ronald Reagan, one of the most effective public speakers in presidential history, was known as "The Great Communicator". This is his speech to the British Parliament on June 8, 1982.

"Cameron Steps down from His Seat in British Parliament" is from the September 12, 2016 World section of The New York Times. It was written by Stephen Castle and narrated by Keith Sellon-Wright.

"South Korean Parliament Votes to Impeach President Park Geun-hye" is from the December 9, 2016 World section of The New York Times. It was written by Choe Sang Hun and narrated by Caroline Miller.

"Cameron Appears before Parliament on Final Day as Prime Minister" is from the July 13, 2016 World section of The New York Times. It was written by Stephen Castle and narrated by Caroline Miller.

"May Prepares to Stare down Parliament in 'Brexit' Standoff" is from the November 06, 2016 World section of The New York Times. It was written by Stephen Castle and narrated by Kristi Burns.

"'Brexit' Will Require a Vote in Parliament, U.K. Court Rules" is from the October 03, 2016 World section of The New York Times. It was written by Stephen Castle and Steven Erlanger and narrated by Fleet Cooper.