Indigenous Minister Says Changing Constitution Is Not About a ‘Culture War’

Indigenous Minister Says Changing Constitution Is Not About a ‘Culture War’
Former Minister for Indigenous Australians Linda Burney and Indigenous Senator Malarndirri McCarthy announce new renal dialysis units for remote First Nations patients, Darwin, NT on April 13, 2022. AAP Image/Annette Lin
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Australia’s Indigenous Minister Linda Burney has been forced to reassure voters that a contentious change to the country’s Constitution will not result in wide powers being used to affect everyday people’s lives.

The Labor minister faced probing questions over the extent of power an Indigenous advisory body to parliament will receive if a national referendum succeeds later this year.

Daniel Y. Teng
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Daniel Y. Teng is based in Brisbane, Australia. He focuses on national affairs, including federal politics and Australia-China relations. Got a tip? Contact him at [email protected].
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