Constitutional recognition summit: What's happening at Uluru this week?
7 years, 10 months ago

Constitutional recognition summit: What's happening at Uluru this week?

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There are really significant talks starting this week to decide whether Indigenous people think it's worth changing our constitution. Key points: The delegation will discuss Commonwealth powers to make special laws for 'any race' Constitutional recognition will be discussed although many see it as merely symbolic Compensation and native title is the kind of recognition many are fighting for Hundreds of people will be there from every state and territory. Many people think that's unacceptable given Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people have been here for an incredible 60,000 years. There could be support for the First Nations body which could advise the Government when it's making laws for Aboriginal people.

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Indigenous constitutional referendum 'unlikely' before the next election, Minister says
4 years, 9 months ago

Indigenous constitutional referendum 'unlikely' before the next election, Minister says

ABC  

It is all but confirmed Australians will not vote on constitutional recognition for Indigenous Australians before the next federal election, with the minister responsible saying it is now "unlikely" to happen. Key points: Last year the Government promised a referendum on constitutional recognition before the next election Indigenous Affairs Minister Ken Wyatt now says that is unlikely in this term …

Indigenous recognition: Turnbull Government's rejection of Uluru Statement from the heart indefensible
7 years, 4 months ago

Indigenous recognition: Turnbull Government's rejection of Uluru Statement from the heart indefensible

ABC  

How can I possibly find the words to respond to the Turnbull Government's rejection of the Uluru Statement from the Heart and the Referendum Council's recommendation for an Indigenous voice to Parliament? The Uluru process, being the dialogues held with more than a thousand Indigenous people across the nation, and the Uluru Convention, were historic in both scope and resulting …

Symbolic constitutional recognition off the table after Uluru talks, Indigenous leaders say
7 years, 9 months ago

Symbolic constitutional recognition off the table after Uluru talks, Indigenous leaders say

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The result is one few on the sidelines saw coming — mere symbolic constitutional recognition of Indigenous Australians has been rejected once and for all by a delegation of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islanders from 13 regions. "I think that all of the different regions came together and participated in what was a difficult and structured agenda … it was …

Constitutional recognition summit: Leaders call for establishment of 'own national Indigenous voice'
7 years, 9 months ago

Constitutional recognition summit: Leaders call for establishment of 'own national Indigenous voice'

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A new representative body for Indigenous people is expected to be a key demand to emerge from a national gathering at Uluru. "Everybody has agreed, constitutional recognition or not, we definitely need a national Aboriginal body that is funded by the Federal Government and elected by Aboriginal people," Mr Mansell said. " "We need our own national Indigenous voice," Mr …

Referendum explained: How the constitution could recognise Indigenous people and what happens next
9 years, 8 months ago

Referendum explained: How the constitution could recognise Indigenous people and what happens next

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A referendum to recognise Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people in Australia's constitution will be discussed at an unprecedented summit in Sydney on Monday. In 1967, a successful referendum was held to include Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people in the official population count for the country and to allow the Federal Government to make specific laws for Indigenous people. …

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