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The Guardian - AU
The Guardian - AU
National
Lorena Allam

‘It’s not wise to be rushed’: Linda Burney says government will consult extensively on Indigenous voice

Linda Burney
Linda Burney says it’s important that the Indigenous voice to parliament ‘is not the domain of politicians’ but a referendum for the Australian people. Photograph: Carly Earl/The Guardian

The Indigenous Australians minister, Linda Burney, says there will be extensive consultation with Indigenous leaders and engagement with the wider Australian community as the Labor government seeks to enshrine a voice to parliament in the constitution.

Burney, speaking at the Garma festival in Arnhem Land, also said Labor had a plan “five years in the making”, as she sought to clear up questions and confusion about the government’s approach.

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