Grayndler
Monday, 8th November 2010
Constitutional Recognition Of Indigenous People
Labor Member for Grayndler Anthony Albanese today applauded Prime Minister Julia Gillard’s announcement that the Government was looking to hold a referendum to recognise Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people in the Australian Constitution.
“Many people in the Inner West have told me how touched they were by Kevin Rudd’s apology to the stolen generations in 2008,” said Mr Albanese.
“It is now time to take the next step, to include a statement in the Constitution acknowledging the special place of indigenous people in this country.”
The Prime Minister announced the establishment of an expert panel including indigenous leaders and constitutional experts to provide advice on the form such constitutional recognition should take.
People are encouraged to make nominations for representatives for the expert panel by emailing: constitutional.recognition@fahcsia.gov.au. Nominations are open until 18 November.
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Electorate Office
334a Marrickville Rd
Marrickville NSW 2204
Phone: 02 9564 3588
Parliament House Office
Parliament House
Canberra ACT 2600
Phone: 02 6277 7700
Electorate Office
334a Marrickville Rd
Marrickville NSW 2204
Phone: 02 9564 3588
Parliament House Office
Parliament House
Canberra ACT 2600
Phone: 02 6277 7700
Phone: (02) 9564 3588
Fax: (02) 9564 1734
Email: A.Albanese.MP@aph.gov.au
We acknowledge the traditional custodians of the land on which our offices stand and we pay our respects to Elders past, present and emerging. We acknowledge the sorrow of the Stolen Generations and the impacts of colonisation on Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples. We also recognise the resilience, strength and pride of the Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander communities.
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