The federal government will be obliged to consult the Indigenous voice to parliament when crafting laws on race, native title and racial discrimination that impact upon Aboriginal Australians. Along with the obligation to consult the body on race laws, parliament would also be expected to seek its advice on issues broadly relevant to Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people. The national Indigenous voice would be made up of either 16 or 18 members, either directly elected or drawn from regional and local bodies. Those local voice bodies will also inform the national voice. The report makes clear the national Indigenous voice will not deliver government programs, provide mediation between Indigenous organisations or serve as a clearing house for research activity.

Source: The Guardian January 09, 2021 06:56 UTC