Discussion paper response

Anonymous
What is your full name?
Anonymous
What is your postal code?
4816
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?
Yes. This should be in the Constitution.
Where is the best place to put it?
The aboriginies sections
What should the statement say?
Please acknoledge the abos were here first
Do you have any other comments on a statement about the First Peoples of Australia?
That they should not have benefits
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 have any other comments on powers to make laws for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples?
If everyone was equal no one would be getting any special treatment then why dont us whites get benefits etc
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?
idk
Do you have any other comments on changing the Constitution to stop racial discrimination?
no
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?
no
Should we delete section 25?
No
Do you have any other comments?
why is racism illegal? It is freedom of speech
Are you making a submission on behalf of a person (such as yourself) or organisation?
Individual