Katy Gallagher (ACT, Australian Labor Party, Minister for the Public Service) Share this | Hansard source

I thank Senator Grogan for the supplementary question. The life outcomes for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people can and should be better, and I think we heard everyone at that historic press conference yesterday express those remarks. The gaps in life expectancy and educational outcomes are unacceptable, and a voice for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Australians is a real chance to improve on these outcomes. It is perhaps the best opportunity we will ever have to address the injustices of the past and create change that will deliver a better future that will improve the lives of First Nations Australians on the ground in practical ways, like health, education and housing.

This isn't about more bureaucracy. This is about making sure that voices in remote and regional communities are heard, that the parliament is given that advice through First Nations voices so that we can improve on the policies that support— (Time expired)