Australia’s Indigenous peoples could finally gain formal representation in Parliament
peoples, in what would be known as the Indigenous Voice to Parliament. If passed, it would be the country’s first successful constitutional referendum in 46 years.
Supporters say that if Australians back the referendum, which is scheduled to go to a vote late this year, it could help rectify a longstanding wrong in the country: a failure to consult Indigenous people and recognize their 65,000 years of history in Australia. “Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people should have a say in the decisions and policies that affect their lives,”, when describing the proposal. “Not just because it’s common courtesy and decency to ask people before you take a decision that will have an impact on them, but because when you reach out and listen to communities, you get better results.”would be a representative body composed of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people, who make up about 3% of Australians today.
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