Community leaders are set to enter conversation about the Voice to Parliament and what it will mean for Tasmania at UTAS in Launceston.
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Federal Minister for Indigenous Australians Linda Burney, Indigenous leader Nick Cameron, Bass Liberal MHR Bridget Archer and former Tasmanian premier Peter Gutwein will tonight share their thoughts.
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Later in 2023, Australians will be asked whether to change the Constitution to recognise the First Peoples of Australia by establishing an Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Voice.
The independent and permanent advisory body would give advice to the government on matters that affect the lives of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples.
The wording of the question was ratified by Parliament on June 19, and when the referendum happens Australians will be asked the following:
"A Proposed Law: to alter the Constitution to recognise the First Peoples of Australia by establishing an Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Voice.
Do you approve this proposed alteration?"
Joe Colbrook
Journalist at The Examiner, covering local government and planning, emergency services, breaking news and court. Send tips to joe.colbrook@austcommunitymedia.com.au. Ex-Jimboomba Times, UQ Alumni
Journalist at The Examiner, covering local government and planning, emergency services, breaking news and court. Send tips to joe.colbrook@austcommunitymedia.com.au. Ex-Jimboomba Times, UQ Alumni
Duncan Bailey
Passionate about all things happening in the North East with a focus on health and politics. Got a story? Get in touch: duncan.bailey@examiner.com.au
Passionate about all things happening in the North East with a focus on health and politics. Got a story? Get in touch: duncan.bailey@examiner.com.au
