Change of wording to constitutional amendment increases parliament’s power over the advisory body amid concerns about its authority
Constitutional experts have backed the proposed Indigenous voice as a “safe and sensible” legal option, dismissing concerns that the advisory body would be too powerful.
The latest version states parliament will “have power to make laws with respect to matters relating to the Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander voice, including its composition, functions, powers and procedures.” Asmi Wood, a constitutional professor at the Australian National University, is also on the government’s expert legal group. He backed the change to the amendment.
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