Australians will be asked at a referendum whether they support an Indigenous Voice to Parliament and executive government. auspol 7NEWS
The question is virtually identical to the draft outlined by the prime minister last July at the Garma Festival in Arnhem Land.
“The parliament shall, subject to this constitution, 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.” Prime Minister Anthony Albanese has outlined the details of the historic vote on an Indigenous voice to parliament.“Every Australia wants us to close the gap and today points the way to how. By enshrining a voice in our constitution and by listening to that voice,” he said.
“It is profound because it includes over 60,000 years of continuous heritage and culture in our constitution - a recognition from the moment we say, ‘yes’.”
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