Senate debates

Thursday, 3 August 2023

Questions without Notice

Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Voice

2:59 pm

Photo of Penny WongPenny Wong (SA, Australian Labor Party, Minister for Foreign Affairs) Share this | Hansard source

The call for the Voice did not come from politicians. The call for the Voice came from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people. In 2017, after many years of work and countless discussions in every part of this country, nearly 250 Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander leaders and elders—

Honourable senators interjecting—

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