Katy Gallagher (ACT, Australian Labor Party) Share this | Hansard source

I would like to indicate that Labor will support this motion today; however, we would like to note that we do have concerns with the prescriptive language that is contained in part (b) of this motion as it stands. We would like to put on the record that Labor value truth-telling in the reconciliation process, but we also acknowledge that words alone will not close the gap, end Indigenous disadvantage or bring about a more prosperous future for Indigenous Australians. The best use of our time and energy is focusing on the future and on a better deal for jobs, housing, health and justice for the First Australians, not on statues.