ABC News Breakfast host Tony Armstrong has shared his thoughts on changing the Australian constitution to enshrine a permanent Indigenous voice to parliament.
Should ‘the voice’ go ahead, a federal advisory body would be formed that recognises and represents Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people. This body would also consult with the government.
While many people think this is a black and white issue, Mr Armstrong thinks there’s a grey area being overlooked by most Australians.
“What I do think people need to remember with the voice is that a vote for yes and a vote for no can both be good things,” he said.
“It’s not a binary thing here, we aren’t in a world where no is bad and yes is good.
“What this is asking is about, particularly Aboriginal people, who I think should be the ones talking the most about this – this is about what is best for Aboriginal people. And I don’t know diddly squat.
“I’m leaving it to the people who actually know their c**p to give advice on it. But what I do think is lost in the conversation is the fact that it’s not binary.
“I guess the irony, regardless of whichever way it goes, the irony will be, it’s not necessarily going to be the black fellas whose vote makes a difference.”
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