Hundreds packed a forum in Perth to hear speakers including new Greens First Nations spokesperson Dorinda Cox support a yes vote
“This is a very simple proposition, recognise the Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people’s voice to the parliament to make representations on matters that affect them,” Dodson said.While the event promised to raise awareness and support for a voice to parliament, it exposed deep divisions within WA’s First Nations community about the referendum.
On several occasions, audience members loudly voiced concerns that a body enshrined into the constitution as a voice was powerless to fix the complicated problems and suffering. “A lot of mob think the voice is a show on Channel Seven. I know it is funny, but I am dead serious.”Indigenous Australians“I think the voice will have to focus on the human rights issues that Aboriginal people are experiencing,” McGlade said.“This is the cries of everybody. I really think that this is up to us, the Aboriginal people, to vote for our best Aboriginal leaders to tackle these issues.
“Most importantly, play your part in ensuring that our First Peoples are recognised in the constitution,” Cox said.
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