We are already seeing what an Indigenous Voice to Parliament could look like in practice, says Sky News host James Morrow.
‘It’s a hard no from me’: We’re already seeing what Voice ‘could look like in practice’
This comes after the Queensland government passed new legislation to set up an independent institute to negotiate what could be dozens of treaties with various Aboriginal tribes and organisations in the state. The legislation will reportedly also push for changes to the school curriculum, as well as a three-year truth telling commission.
“Historical grievances, politicised curriculums, and race-based representation in our parliaments?”, Mr Morrow said. “I’m sorry, I know the PM has said that the Voice is just a ‘polite request’ to make sure Indigenous voices are heard – it sounds great, but we are already seeing what that could look like in practice.
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