Exclusive: AFL great Eddie Betts has thrown his support behind an Indigenous Voice to parliament, describing the proposal as a pathway to inclusion and respect
, describing the proposal as a pathway to inclusion and respect in decision-making.
The former Carlton and Adelaide Crows small forward and three-time All Australian said he had canvassed a range of views from within First Nations communities before coming to the decision.The Ageon Thursday. “I’ve taken my time over the past 12 months, to speak to Elders, community members and people I trust to get more information about the Voice. I’ve listened to a range of opinions and worked hard to understand exactly what the Voice is and how it impacts Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people.
“I know the Voice is not an immediate solution to the many barriers we as Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people face, but I feel like it’s the opening of a pathway to make sure we’re included and respected in decision-making on issues that affect us.” Betts said it was important that Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people were given the time and space to learn about the Voice proposal and urged other First Nations people “to have yarns about the Voice with mob they trust”.Betts is viewed as an influential figure within the AFL’s Indigenous player cohort and his support is expected to lead to more First Nations players stepping forward to back the Voice.
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