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‘The time is right’ for PM to enshrine First Nations Voice in constitution
Newly re-elected Prime Minister Scott Morrison has a “unique opportunity” to work with Indigenous Peoples and enshrine the First Nations Voice into our nation’s founding document, says a legal advocacy group.
Jerome Doraisamy
After a prolonged period of consultation, the Uluru Statement from the Heart must now be a priority for the federal government, argued Australian Lawyers Alliance.
“The idea that Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islanders should have a say in the laws and policies that affect their lives has received strong community support.”
“After many years of consultation, the Uluru Statement from the Heart must be a constitutional priority. Our legal system has often failed to adequately represent Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people.”
“We believe the recommendations in the Uluru Statement from the Heart are sensible, pragmatic and legally moderate with wider community support and many organisations and groups publicly backing the approach,” Mr Christopoulos concluded.
The comments follow recent remarks from Australian Lawyers for Human Rights, which argued that the Morrison government does not have a clear mandate from the Australian people for a repeal of the Medevac Bill.
“Offshore processing has created inhumane and dangerous conditions that have caused significant mental and physical damage to individuals. Twelve people have lost their lives, including eight people who have died as a result of suicide and inadequate healthcare,” explained ALHR president Kerry Weste.
“ALHR has grave fears that this number will continue to rise should the government move to repeal the Medivac Bill.”
Jerome Doraisamy
Jerome Doraisamy is the editor of Lawyers Weekly and HR Leader. He has worked at Momentum Media as a journalist on Lawyers Weekly since February 2018, and has served as editor since March 2022. In June 2024, he also assumed the editorship of HR Leader. Jerome is also the author of The Wellness Doctrines book series, an admitted solicitor in NSW, and a board director of the Minds Count Foundation.
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