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Minister grilled over process of rejecting Indigenous parliamentary voice

 Indigenous Labor Senator Pat Dodson

Indigenous Labor Senator Pat Dodson Source: AAP

The federal government has defended its rejection of a proposal to create a parliamentary voice for Aboriginal people, and enshrine it in the constitution. Image: Indigenous Labor Senator Pat Dodson (AAP)


Indigenous Affairs Minister Nigel Scullion told Senate Estimates the recommendation had little chance of gaining public approval. But critics say it's a major setback for reconciliation.


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