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Linda Burney says there is everything to gain and nothing to lose by supporting the Voice (www.abc.net.au)
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[–] cuppaconcrete@aussie.zone 3 points 1 year ago* (last edited 1 year ago) (1 children)

The Voice design principles say that local groups will be asked to provide input.

https://theconversation.com/10-questions-about-the-voice-to-parliament-answered-by-the-experts-207014

These principles commit the government to a Voice that is chosen based on the wishes of local communities, is not appointed by government, reflects gender balance and youth perspectives, and all members must be Indigenous.

This article is really worth reading, it addresses a lot of the fears and misinformation out there.

[–] Whirlybird@aussie.zone 3 points 1 year ago (1 children)

Thanks for the article, will give it a read. I'm still undecided as yeh most indigenous people I've seen posting about it on my social media are against it, but surely giving them a protected seat at the table is better than not having one.

[–] morry040@kbin.social 3 points 1 year ago

It could be argued that they were given that protected seat at the table in 1962 when all Indigenous Australians were given the right to vote. That gives them the same level of voice and representation as that of every Australian citizen.