When a Voice to Parliament was first proposed in the Uluru Statement from the Heart – it was dismissed by then-prime minister Malcolm Turnbull.

It seemed possible the proposal might never be put in front of the Australian people.

But Australians could soon get to vote in a referendum and we will be asked whether Australia should amend its constitution to create an Indigenous Voice to parliament.

Today, someone who has spent years working towards constitutional recognition: chair in constitutional law at the University of NSW, Megan Davis.




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Guest: Chair in constitutional law at the University of NSW, Megan Davis.

When a Voice to Parliament was first proposed in the Uluru Statement from the Heart – it was dismissed by then-prime minister Malcolm Turnbull.It seemed possible the proposal might never be put in front of the Australian people.But Australians could soon get to vote in a referendum and we will be asked whether Australia should amend its constitution to create an Indigenous Voice to parliament.Today, someone who has spent years working towards constitutional recognition: chair in constitutional law at the University of NSW, Megan Davis. Socials: Stay in touch with us on <a href="http://www.twitter.com/7ampodcast">Twitter</a> and <a href="http://www.instagram.com/7ampodcast">Instagram</a>Guest: Chair in constitutional law at the University of NSW, Megan Davis.

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