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At the heart of the July issue of The Monthly is two major essays on the voice to parliament. Patrick Dodson, the Grandfather of Reconciliation, shares his account of a life’s work fighting for recognition and justice leading up to the referendum later this year. It’s a singular, powerful treatise on why the nation needs to vote “Yes” to move forward. And Richard Flanagan, one of our finest novelists, explores why the symbolism of the vote – often cited as a sign of its inconsequential nature – is vitally important for being able to tell authentic, meaningful stories about who we are as a country. The pair of essays make this edition of the magazine essential reading.

And elsewhere in its pages the other big issues of the moment are explored with consideration and imagination: Nick Feik looks at the lawyers fighting to strengthen protections for whistleblowers; Rachel Withers asks whether the teals – one year into their terms – might be uniquely placed for conversations around cost of living; Richard Denniss takes aim at the RBA’s Philip Lowe; John Safran shares his some life-changing advice; and more.

Plus cultural criticism, from Dark Mofo to Anna Funder, and Winter Masterpieces to the new film adaptation of Carmen.