too bad UT..... you can't know the details NOW because they haven't been decided by parliament yet.
but if you need it, I'll spoon feed you tidbits eh.....
General purpose of the Bill
The purpose of the Bill is to recognise Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples as the First Peoples of Australia in the Constitution through an Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Voice to the Parliament and the Executive Government.
The Voice would be an independent advisory body that would be empowered to make representations to the Parliament and the Executive Government on matters relating to Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples.The intention is that the members of the Voice would be selected by Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples based on the wishes of local communities by such means as the Parliament specifies.
The constitutional amendment would enshrine a Voice in the Constitution, including its core function of making representations.
It would also empower the Parliament to enact legislation about matters relating to the Voice, including its composition, functions, powers and procedures. The Parliament should have flexibility to ensure the Voice can adapt and respond to the contemporary needs of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples.
The Voice would be able to make representations on matters relating to Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples. While the constitutional nature of the body and its expertise in matters relating to Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples would give weight to the representations of the Voice, those representations would be advisory in nature.
The constitutional amendment confers no power on the Voice to prevent, delay or veto decisions of the Parliament or the Executive Government.
The constitutional amendment would not oblige the Parliament or the Executive Government to consult the Voice prior to enacting, amending or repealing any law, making a decision, or taking any other action.
https://www.legislation.gov.au/Details/C2023B00060/Explanatory%20Memorandum/Textnow this is said to be the Explanatory Memorandum that judges of the High Court will read in conjunction with the constitutional amendment. it describes the intent of the constitutional wording and enables the judges to undertstand and interpret the laws that will be passed if the referendum succeeds.
for the last time today UT..... the laws that defined and detail the Voice will go for debate and vote AFTER the referendum has been held. it will be every MP's task to engage in this process. should Dutton and the party choose to not participate, the responsibility for any failures will be on their heads.
