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Dominic Giannini

Voice referendum to provide springboard for recognition

Professor Megan Davis says the voice to parliament was never debated or discussed seriously. (Dominic Giannini/AAP PHOTOS)

An Uluru Statement architect has lauded the millions of Australians who voted 'yes' to an Indigenous voice to parliament, saying the referendum provided a springboard for a national conversation about constitutional recognition.

Professor Megan Davis said the voice referendum - which would have enshrined an Indigenous advisory body in the constitution - wasn't debated seriously in a democratic context due to the myriad of misinformation.

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