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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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[-] TassieTosser@aussie.zone 7 points 1 year ago

It definitely makes you wonder why we need a Voice when the plans, structure, and hierarchy is already in place.

So that there is a permanent Aboriginal presence in govt that cannot be removed at the whims of the sitting govt. I know the wording says the composition and appointees can be determined by parliament but the body must always be there. The symbolism is the important part. Something visible, not hidden away amongst the various govt departments.

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