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The Voice referendum official Yes/No pamphlets
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Thought provoking post. I want to do everything possible to help address aboriginal issues. But I would have preferred they trial the voice for a couple of years first to see if it works and iron out any issues. Then if it's a success, use that as evidence why it should be added to the constitution. It seems wild to commit to something before we've really tried it.
https://www.aph.gov.au/About_Parliament/Parliamentary_departments/Parliamentary_Library/pubs/rp/rp2223/Quick_Guides/FormerAboriginalandTorresStraightIslanderRepresentativeBodies#:~:text=Previous%20Australian%20Government%2Dappointed%20advisory,2019).
There's been lots, either recognised or appointed by the government over the years.
And whenever they become inconvenient (publicly saying things the Government doesn't want the public to hear), the Government of the day dismisses them.
The whole point here is to institute a body that can
The Government of the day doesn't have to do what The Voice says and the The Voice has no veto - but they do have to publicly acknowledge what has been said to them.
That being said, I'll still vote yes.
It would be lot more persuasive than blind faith that's for sure.