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An Indigenous ‘Voice’ must be enshrined in our Constitution. Here’s why
As a ‘Voice’ that would allow Indigenous Australians to have a say in parliamentary and government decisions that affect them takes shape, it is vital it be enshrined in our Constitution.
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This year has already seen significant progress in the government’s commitment to establish a body – a “Voice” – that would allow Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people to have a say when the government and parliament make decisions and laws that affect them.
However, concerns have emerged from those involved in the co-design process and public law experts that the Uluru Statement’s call for constitutional enshrinement – or protection – of the Voice, is going unheeded.
Lotus Glen Correctional Centre’s new General Manager has been named.
Chief Superintendent Gabriel Payne ACM will take up the role as General Manager at the centre in coming weeks.
Deputy Commissioner Gary McCahon said that Ch Supt. Payne would bring a wealth of corrections and management experience to the position of General Manager at the centre.
“Ch Supt Payne received the Australian Corrections Medal in 2020 for her 21-year career in Queensland corrections, particularly her commitment to improving operational service response to remote communities, enhancing a coordinated response to domestic and family violence and reducing the over-representation of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander in the criminal justice system,” Deputy Commissioner McCahon said.