Local and regional bodies will form the backbone of an Indigenous Voice to parliament, but reactions to the government's proposal have been mixed. NITV
At least 35 regional and remote community advisory groups will eventually link to a national Voice to Parliament, as the government reveals its model for the long awaited Indigenous advisory body.
Academics and report authors Marcia Langton and Tom Calma said the move is a 'natural step' for the nation. "Security and longevity for an Indigenous Voice were crucial elements of feedback received across the consultation process," the report stated.Thomas Mayor, a long-time campaigner for the Voice to Parliament, echoed those concerns.
Mr Mayor said while the report may not bring about change, as “governments choose to ignore reports all the time”, but it could provide a catalyst."We need all of the mob, all of our allies to continue to say to parliament, to politicians... that we absolutely must go to a referendum in the next term and we can win it.”“The process that the government has outlined is a long, winding talkfest, beginning next July,” she said.
Shadow Minister for Indigenous Australians Linda Burney says the report does not guarantee a voice enshrined in the constitutionThe report also recommended that local, regional and national advisory groups have equal gender representation, and should reflect and represent the diversity of Indigenous peoples in remote, regional and urban areas.
“This is something that came through in the 1000s of submissions, many of the mob saying that it's really important that we’re heard on the ground, that this Voice is truly representative.”
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