Discussion paper response

Corbin Smith
What is your full name?
Corbin Smith
What is your postal code?
4740
Do you support recognising Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples by changing the Constitution or making some other kind of legal change?
No
Should we have a statement that acknowledges the First Peoples of Australia?
No
Do you have any other comments on a statement about the First Peoples of Australia?
The constitution is not the appropriate place to acknowledge Indigenous Australians. The constitution is a fundamental component of the Australian legal system and should be a document which includes ALL Australians; no matter our heritage. Australia is a
Should the word 'race' be taken out of the Constitution?
No
Should the Australian Parliament keep the power to make special laws for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples?
No
Do you have any other comments on powers to make laws for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples?
There should be no special laws for ANY groups of people, regardless of race, gender, religion or social class. The law should treat everybody equally. There should be one law - the same law that applies equally to everyone. We, as a modern civilisation,
Do you think that a guarantee against racial discrimination should go into the Constitution?
No
If there is not enough support for a guarantee in the Constitution, what other things can we do to stop racial discrimination in national laws?
See below
Do you have any other comments on changing the Constitution to stop racial discrimination?
The purpose of the Constitution is to create the foundation for the democratic government which we know today. The purpose of the Constitution is not to create specific laws but rather act as the foundation stone to allow the creation of laws through thro
Do you think Indigenous people should have a say when Parliament and government make laws and policies about Indigenous affairs?
No
Should a new Indigenous group be set up under the Constitution to give advice and make sure Indigenous people have a voice in political decisions that affect them?
No
Do you have any other comments on this Indigenous group?
If we are to use this logic, we will be supporting the systemic inequalities which we experience today. There should be no need for laws and policies specific to Indigenous affairs because that is flying in the face of what we are trying to achieve in the
Should we delete section 25?
Yes
What would we achieve by getting rid of section 25?
The constitution is 'race blind' and inclusive of ALL races
Is there any point in keeping it?
No. Only Australian citizens can vote anyway...
Do you have any other comments?
I have chosen not to disclose whether I identify as it is contradictory to the whole point I am trying to make
Are you making a submission on behalf of a person (such as yourself) or organisation?
Individual