What is your full name?
Lia Nicole Voges
What is your postal code?
None
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?
1. Consitutional Change 2. 'Australia Day' National change of date 3. Flag change? 4. National anthem?
Should we have a statement that acknowledges the First Peoples of Australia?
Yes. This should be in the Constitution.
Should the word 'race' be taken out of the Constitution?
I don't know
Should the Australian Parliament keep the power to make special laws for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples?
I don't know
Do you have any other comments on powers to make laws for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples?
There should indeed be flexibility, as 'equality' does not mean treating everyone exactly the same, but it requires treating humans with equal respect and opportunity. One person's opportunity may be another's obstacle.
Do you think that a guarantee against racial discrimination should go into the Constitution?
Yes
Should the guarantee protect all Australians against racial discrimination, or only Indigenous Australians?
All Australians
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?
I don't know
Do you have any other comments on this Indigenous group?
There may already be an established group, or one that could be lead into these political decisions, that I am not aware of.
Should we delete section 25?
Yes
What would we achieve by getting rid of section 25?
A stronger support for equality and respect
Is there any point in keeping it?
No.
Are you making a submission on behalf of a person (such as yourself) or organisation?
Individual