Inquiry into the Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Voice Referendum

The proposed Voice clause fulfils the goals of the independent work on constitutional recognition that has preceded the introduction of the Constitution Alteration to the Parliament. [...] In particular, it gives expression to the findings of the Referendum Council, the Indigenous Voice Co-Design Process, and the Uluru Dialogues as represented in the Uluru Statement from the Heart (Uluru Statement) and the Yarrabah Affirmation. [...] 3.1 Fulfilment of the goals of constitutional recognition The proposed Voice achieves constitutional recognition according to the priorities of First Nations people.1 The form of the Constitution Alteration is the culmination of a lengthy body of independent work on constitutional recognition, including the work of the Referendum Council,2 the Uluru Dialogues,3 and the Voice Co-Design Process.4 Th. [...] 3.3 Upholds Parliamentary supremacy and efficient functioning of the Executive Importantly for the integrity of Australia’s system of government, in accordance with the limitations of UNDRIP principles, the Voice operates within the nation state.16 As a matter of law and on textual interpretation of the provision, this proposal presents no challenge or threat to territorial integrity or establishe. [...] The proposed amendment to the Constitution also fulfils the goals of the independent work on constitutional recognition leading up to this moment, including the work of the Referendum Council, the Indigenous Voice Co-Design Process, and the Uluru Dialogues.