Anne McEwen (SA, Australian Labor Party) Share this | Hansard source

The Australian government was very pleased to support the United Nations Declaration on the Rights of Indigenous Peoples. The declaration recognises the legitimate entitlement of Indigenous people to all human rights based on principles of equality, partnership, good faith and mutual benefit. We want all Australians to participate fully and freely in our democratic processes. The Australian government recognises how important it is for Indigenous Australians to have a strong voice. The Australian government has supported the establishment of the National Congress of Australia’s First Peoples to give Indigenous people a voice in national affairs. The government has also supported the establishment of the National Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Women’s Alliance to represent Indigenous women’s interests.

Question agreed to.