‘This is a damaging and sadly well-trodden path’: The Hallway on the Voice debate

October 9, 2023 10:32

An emu and a kangaroo are the voice of reason in The Hallway’s latest work, which urges adland to have more respectful, well-informed conversations on the Voice to Parliament, ahead of the referendum this weekend.

The ‘Don’t Listen to the Galahs’ animated film has circulated on social media since 18 September, but The Hallway has decided to talk about it after observing the streams of bitter and misinformed comments from both sides of the debate, in reaction to ad campaign releases.

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Lauren McNamara

Lauren McNamara is a freelance journalist. She previously spent three years at Mumbrella, most recently as the associate editor. She left her staff role in August 2025.