Senate debates

Friday, 16 June 2023

Bills

Constitution Alteration (Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Voice) 2023; In Committee

8:27 pm

Photo of Murray WattMurray Watt (Queensland, Australian Labor Party, Minister for Agriculture, Fisheries and Forestry) Share this | Hansard source

Really, I refer to my previous answer. After a successful referendum, the government would commence a process to design the Voice in consultation with Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander communities and the broader Australian public. The Voice's composition, functions, powers and procedures will be a matter for the parliament to legislate. Leaving the specifics to legislation would ensure the Voice is able to evolve and adapt as circumstances change.

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