The scares and diversions whipped up over the Voice have been utterly predictable. Let me deal with a few of them.
. We had two major concerns. First, we believed it had no chance of success in a referendum. The history of constitutional reform in Australia is a dismal one, and to date any proposal faced with concerted opposition has failed.
The arguments for a Voice are obvious; of course, governments and parliaments should consult with and be advised by Indigenous Australians on decisions that affect them. In my own government, I was inspired by Dr Chris Sara’s advice – do thingsOur Indigenous policy committee of cabinet ensured that all ministers and departments paid attention to Indigenous advancement – not just Indigenous Affairs officials.
Some have suggested it could offer advice on defence. Well, it might. But why would the views of Indigenous Australians on AUKUS carry more weight than anyone else’s, let alone on the Copyright Act or industrial relations?The Voice will be most persuasive when it gives advice on matters directly relating to the welfare and advancement of Indigenous Australians.
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