PM 'optimistic' about Indigenous Voice referendum success after outlining first steps at Garma Festival.
The Prime Minister is hopeful of referendum success after outlining the first steps in his government's commitment to fully implement the Uluru Statement From the Heart.
Speaking with NITV, Mr Albanese said the Uluru Statement"means a lot to our nation" and also responded to critics who say it's just symbolism.Anthony Albanese has announced three draft sentences that would amend the Constitution and a draft referendum question that would start the process for the full implementation of the Uluru Statement from the Heart."It's not a third chamber of parliament it makes it very clear that this isn't a determining body.
3. The Parliament shall, subject to this Constitution, have power to make laws with respect to the composition, functions, powers and procedures of the Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Voice. "They believe in respect and decency. This is a common sense change that simply says that where issues affect Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people we should consult them. That's just good manners. Nothing more, but absolutely nothing less."Source: Getty
He reminded the crowd of the work his brother, Galarrwuy Yunupingu, had led across four decades with former prime ministers Bob Hawke, Tony Abbott and Kevin Rudd and the pledges they had been given."Now we're into 2022. We are hearing words from a prime minister ... understanding the seriousness of the business and I'll be honest, these words are lifting our spirits."
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