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[–] phonyphanty@pawb.social 0 points 1 year ago (2 children)

Not sure what you mean by that. How would she go about making a Voice on her own?

[–] hitmyspot@aussie.zone 0 points 1 year ago

Through parliament without a constitutional change. Or by making representation to the government on behalf of the aboriginal and Torres strait Islander peoples independently, as a unified body.

I disagree. I think there are too many competing bodies to have one organically represent all. I think having it in the constitution adds gravitas and says that we as a society and country are listening.

[–] morry040@kbin.social 0 points 1 year ago (1 children)

By engaging with the existing representative body that has already been established - The National Indigenous Australians Agency (NIAA).
It employs 1,023 full time staff and manages a budget of $285M each year specifically for the purpose to "lead and influence change across government to ensure Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples have a say in the decisions that affect them."
https://www.niaa.gov.au/who-we-are/the-agency

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