House debates Questions without Notice

Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Voice

Tuesday, 20 June 2023 House of Representatives

Linda Burney

Linda Burney Barton, Australian Labor Party, Minister for Indigenous Australians

3:09 pm

Thank you for that question. I can only repeat that in his second reading speech the Attorney-General made it very clear that parliament, subject to the Constitution, will have the power to make laws with respect to matters relating to the Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Voice, including its composition, functions, powers and procedures.

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