Artisi

He must be some brownie points for being so quick off the mark with the statement.

Harriers

Arrangement

Normal

That's a bit of a hard comment.

Awkward

Somewhat like your experts ????

Which experts recommended it?

Some experts have recommended it, some haven't plus it's the Australian people who make the final recommendation with their vote.

And will a change to the constitution fix that - NO!

The government can't give a finite answer simply because they don't know what the outcome will be. It's guess work and crystal ball gazing.

Why haven't these things changed, maybe you can enlighten everyone on that point, however it's ok if you want to dodge it but please let us know a change to the constitution will fix it. I expect you will also dodge that. Your turn.

The first nations people are already protected along with equality by the same constitution and rights as non first nation people in Australia. As for self determination, what does that entail, different laws, rules and regulations outside the current constitution? I accept that the first nation peoples have it and probably do it tough but a constitution change will no remedy that, that can easily be changed with an overhaul of policy and education.

What is gained is more the question? They are already recognised, to which the majority voted for in the last constitution change.

That's following his walk across the Chao Phyara barefooted.

Questioned

Can be fixed without a constitution change.

Good question, why are they trying - any suggestions?

No, as there has already been indigenous people elected to parliament and anyone can put their hand and run for a seat, nothing stopping them. So no, it doesn't sum it up.

What have they been doing - bu&&er-all, and what will change (looking unlikely) if the constitution is changed - S F A.

Correct, is there a problem with first nation people - yes, but changing the constitution won't fix it, any / all problems can be sorted by the right approach and consultation without all the B S about constitution changes.

Doubt that, the ego will over-ride any rational thought.

Fanny

At least it will be entertaining and keep AN members occupied expounding all sort of theories for the immediate future.

Says Simple Simon.