Discussion paper response

Jann pattrson
What is your full name?
Jann pattrson
What is your postal code?
2444
Do you support recognising Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples by changing the Constitution or making some other kind of legal change?
Yes
What should the change look like?
Change the Constitution
Should we have a statement that acknowledges the First Peoples of Australia?
Yes. This should be in the Constitution.
Where is the best place to put it?
In the Constitution
What should the statement say?
Acknowledging the FIRST PEOPLES OF AUSTRALIA
Should the word 'race' be taken out of the Constitution?
Yes
Should the Australian Parliament keep the power to make special laws for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples?
No
Do you think that a guarantee against racial discrimination should go into the Constitution?
No
Do you think Indigenous people should have a say when Parliament and government make laws and policies about Indigenous affairs?
Yes
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
Should we delete section 25?
Yes
What would we achieve by getting rid of section 25?
MAKE it available for all
Are you making a submission on behalf of a person (such as yourself) or organisation?
Individual