There is nothing in the proposal that says the body will have any power whatsoever. It can't propose bills. It can't veto bills. All it can do is draw attention to matters that will specifically impact First Nation peoples.

[–] muntedcrocodile@lemmy.world -2 points 1 year ago (2 children)

Ok so if its powerless then its pointless and a waste of taxpayer money. If its not powerless then its exactly as i said. So which one is it? How is it not racist to have a body as part of government that requires u have a particular race to be a part of.

[–] Nath@aussie.zone 7 points 1 year ago

It is a step. The first step towards a reconciliation and hopefully a treaty between First Australian and the new Australians who have come in the past 250 years.

Because it is to be constitutionally recognised, the body cannot be dissolved by some future government. If and when we reach a treaty, the body will exist to represent the diverse Aboriginal peoples around the nation.

[–] tristan@aussie.zone 4 points 1 year ago (2 children)

So we should scrap all the other 20+ advisory panels with the same "powers" such as the landlords one, and the big business one?

[–] EurekaStockade@lemmy.world 3 points 1 year ago

Yes lol. Half the reason this country is deteriorating is because big business is calling the shots, and the state of our property market is well trodden ground.

[–] muntedcrocodile@lemmy.world 2 points 1 year ago

Are any of them in the constitution?