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Frank Brennan has been involved over decades in the big debates in Indigenous affairs. A Jesuit priest and an academic expert on the constitution, Brennan has advocated for recognising First Nations peoples in that document.
But he has concerns about the breadth of Anthony Albanese’s proposed referendum question, arguing its reference to the Voice making representations to executive government raises the prospect of many legal challenges. This issue of the potential for legal challenges is one that divides legal experts, with a number of authorities maintaining there is no problem.
In this podcast, Brennan elaborates on why he believes the referendum question should be reworded and the form he thinks the question should take.
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Tom Calma on the Indigenous Voice to parliament
Peter Dutton puts nuclear power on opposition’s agenda
Is Morrison’s absence from parliament disrespectful to his voters?
Health Minister Mark Butler warns COVID wave will worsen
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Greg Barns on the battle to free Julian Assange
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Tony Wood on the unprecedented energy crisis
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Warm smiles in Indonesia, but chillier news
Tony Burke advocates on wages and arts
Word from The Hill: Albanese’s ministry mixes stability and surprise
Historian Frank Bongiorno reflects on elections present and past
Five seats to watch on Saturday night, and getting the hang of a hung parliament
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