Senate debates
Wednesday, 21 June 2023
Questions without Notice
Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Voice
2:46 pm
Katy Gallagher (ACT, Australian Labor Party, Minister for the Public Service) Share this | Hansard source
I thank Senator Thorpe for the question. It relates to the question I have just answered. It's from a different point of view, but it's a similar question to the one that Senator Cash just asked me. We have made it clear that the Voice will be an advisory body made up of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Australians who may make representations to government on issues that affect their communities. It's that simple—it will be on matters relating to Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people. We understand what many of those representations will be towards, including the programs and supports that—
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