House debates

Wednesday, 21 June 2023

Questions without Notice

Aboriginal And Torres Strait Islander Voice

2:51 pm

Photo of Linda BurneyLinda Burney (Barton, Australian Labor Party, Minister for Indigenous Australians) Share this | Hansard source

I thank the member for her question. I have made the point repeatedly this week that the Voice has no power of veto, so the answer to your question is obvious. I am not sure what the opposition is missing. This is a practical and simple proposition. This is about making practical change to the lives of First Nations people in this country, and it is also about uniting this country and recognising 65,000 years of history.

There are 10 design principles, and that is the end of my answer

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