Advisory Report on the Constitution Alteration (Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Voice) 2023

REPORT - May 2023

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Contents

‘An honest question’

Members

Terms of reference

List of recommendations

Chapter 1 - Background and conduct of the inquiry

Outline of the Constitution amendment process
The process of amending the Constitution
How did we get here? An overview of constitutional recognition of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples
Conduct of the inquiry

Chapter 2 - The Legislation

Outline of the Constitution Alteration
General public sentiment in support of the Constitution Alteration
Alignment with the Uluru Statement from the Heart

Chapter 3 - The Wording

Subsection 129(ii): A Voice to Parliament and Executive Government
The effect of subsection 129(iii): The role of Parliament
Race and the Constitution
Consistency with international human rights
Potential amendments

Chapter 4 - Committee View and Recommendations

A. Submissions

B. Public Hearings

Liberal Members' Dissenting Report

National Members' Dissenting Report

Additional Comments from Senator Andrew Bragg

Additional Comments from Australian Greens Members

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