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Podcast: Critical Line Item with Tom Ravlic
Episode: Should constitutional recognition of First Nation peoples come before the creation of a 'voice to parliament'?
Description: The Australian government is currently involved in a process of consultation that is aimed at designing a voice for indigenous people with the ultimate goal of giving them a more effective way of being heard by lawmakers. There are those like Professor Megan Davis, a prominent indigenous legal expert, who believe the current process puts the cart before the horse. She tells Tom Ravlic it would be better if constitutional recognition came before legislating a voice. Why? Take a listen .... Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.