Leading ‘Yes’ campaigner Noel Pearson says the Voice referendum is “constitutionally safe” and will recognise Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islanders as the first peoples of Australia. Mr Pearson addressed the National Press Club where he called on Australians to take advantage of the country’s “last best hope” for reconciliation. “Law can assure us this referendum will uphold the constitution and Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islanders as the first peoples of Australia. “This amendment is constitutionally safe and will adorn our founding law. “It is not inequality to recognise Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islanders were the owners of Australia since time immemorial; it is simply the truth.”
Leading ‘Yes’ campaigner Noel Pearson says the Voice referendum is “constitutionally safe” and will recognise Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islanders as the first peoples of Australia.
Mr Pearson addressed the National Press Club where he called on Australians to take advantage of the country’s “last best hope” for reconciliation. “Law can assure us this referendum will uphold the constitution and Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islanders as the first peoples of Australia.“It is not inequality to recognise Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islanders were the owners of Australia since time immemorial; it is simply the truth.”
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