Senate debates

Friday, 16 June 2023

Bills

Constitution Alteration (Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Voice) 2023; In Committee

2:40 am

Photo of Michaelia CashMichaelia Cash (WA, Liberal Party, Shadow Minister for Employment and Workplace Relations) Share this | Hansard source

Again, the farce is trying to force through a massive change to our system of government on the basis of a glossy two-page brochure and a refusal and an inability to answer any questions. In terms of the transparency, when we are talking about the Voice, what does 'transparent' mean in relation to this design principle? Will there be a publicly advertised selection process based on clearly identified criteria, which is what 'transparent' does mean in some contexts? Does this mean that Voice deliberations must be held in public? Where will those deliberations be held—when, and how often? Is there an obligation to publish all representations?

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