Amnesty Club: Indigenous

voice to parliament
& Mistreatment of Indigenous people in the US
Acknowledgement of country
 Recent news!
1. Federal government announced more
financial support for single parents.

2. Illinois could be the first US state to introduce

financial protects for child influencers

3. Prime minister Albanese cancels quad

meeting after Biden pulls out.
 Indigenous voice to
01 parliament
Let’s talk about it
 What is the Indigenous Voice to
Parliament?
 The voice to parliament originates from the Uluru Statement from the Heart

 The Voice would allow permanent representation and recognition for

Aboriginal and Torres Strait in the Constitution
 The voice would be an advisory body, but would not be able to overrule
parliament

 It would be enable First Nations people from all over Australia, to provide their
input into
a) Federal government
b) Decisions
c) Policies and laws that affect their lives
 What will be added to the
constitution?
✸ The proposed wording:
 Guiding principles of the Voice
The Voice will give independent advice to the Parliament and
Government
It will be chosen by Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people
based on the wishes of local communities
It will be representative of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander
communities, gender-balanced and include youth
It will be empowering community-led inclusive, respectful and
culturally informed
It will be accountable and transparent
It will work alongside existing organisations and traditional
structures
It will not have a program delivery function
n.AIt will not have a veto power.
 Dispute about success
Concerns *Supporters argue
 Some have argued that the  That the Voice to
Voice to parliament might Parliament would address
prevent a treaty because it historical injustices,
could be considered improve representation and
performative promote geniine
consultation
 Discussion

So what do you think?

 Native American
02 Movement in the US
Let’s talk about it
Washington “Redskins”
 Discussion

What are some similarities and

differences between treatment of
Native Americans and
Indigenous Australians?
 Dakota Access Pipeline

- Began construction in 2016

- Costs $3.78 billion to construct
- Spans across 4 US States and 1,886km
- “Serves the national interest”
Dakota Access Pipeline

- Standing Rock Sioux tribe

- Damages sacred ground and poisons rivers
- “Destroy valuable cultural resources”
- Leaked 186 gallons of oil
 Discussion

What steps do you

think can be taken to
improve this situation?
 Thanks!
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