Prime Minister Anthony Albanese says the Voice to Parliament is an opportunity to listen to Indigenous communities and “receive better outcomes”. Mr Albanese’s comments come as pre-polling for the Voice to Parliament referendum in certain states and territories begins. The Prime Minister said there referendum is a “clear question” before the Australian people and will bring “just two changes”. “The first is recognising finally first Australians in our nation’s founding document,” he said. “If not now when are we going to do it? “Secondly – the form of recognition that Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people themselves have asked for – a gracious request to say that they want a non-binding advisory committee. “That’s all the Voice is – an opportunity to listen to Indigenous communities about matters that affect them. “Why? Because if you talk with people who are directly affected you get better outcomes. “That’s what this positive campaign is about.”
Prime Minister Anthony Albanese says the Voice to Parliament is an opportunity to listen to Indigenous communities and “receive better outcomes”.
Mr Albanese’s comments come as pre-polling for the Voice to Parliament referendum in certain states and territories begins. The Prime Minister said there referendum is a “clear question” before the Australian people and will bring “just two changes”.“If not now when are we going to do it? “Secondly – the form of recognition that Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people themselves have asked for – a gracious request to say that they want a non-binding advisory committee.
“That’s all the Voice is – an opportunity to listen to Indigenous communities about matters that affect them.“That’s what this positive campaign is about.”
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