A timeline for the Indigenous voice to parliament referendum #shorts

Constitutional experts have backed the proposed Indigenous voice as a “safe and sensible” legal option, dismissing concerns that the advisory body would be too powerful.

Several advisers to the referendum process say a change to wording of the constitutional amendment confirms that parliament has power over the voice, and that the advisory body wouldn’t be a so-called “third chamber” as opponents have claimed.

“It’s actually strikingly modest. If other arms of government hear the voice’s representations and aren’t persuaded, they can continue on their course. There’s no requirement to follow the advice of the voice,” said George Williams, professor of law at the University of New South Wales.

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