Discussion paper response

Anonymous
What is your full name?
Anonymous
What is your postal code?
2603
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?
They should have their own Lore and right to self determination that is in line with international laws. Of the human rights.
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?
They should by right be able to make their own laws.
Do you think that a guarantee against racial discrimination should go into the Constitution?
I don't know
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?
There are already laws in place 18c about racism
Do you have any other comments on changing the Constitution to stop racial discrimination?
Enforcement of the laws that are there and SUPPORT for the claims that are Made.
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
Do you have any other comments on this Indigenous group?
They should have independent autonomy and the ability for self governance
Should we delete section 25?
Yes
What would we achieve by getting rid of section 25?
The ability to pass own laws. AUSTRALIAN ANTARCTIC TERRITORY ACT 1954 - SECT 10 A.C.T. courts to have jurisdiction in the Territory (1) The courts of the Australian Capital Territory have jurisdiction in and in relation to the Territory.
Are you making a submission on behalf of a person (such as yourself) or organisation?
Individual