Thoughts on a Voice to parliament

The whole process was termed empowerment, the process of becoming stronger, more independent, more self-reliant .

A voice in Parliament would empower the aboriginal people. It could take many approaches, such as creating or finding finance for self-generating income projects. One obvious project is aboriginal paintings and artifacts. And selling them to tourists and local Australians. I have little doubt that encouragement of such projects would not only generate additional income, but much needed self-respect. But other projects are possible. Local community support groups, even aboriginal groups could support such programs. Maybe even the World Bank could undertake a project to help Aboriginal people in Australia.

The Asian projects have many women's groups, tackling the social issues in their communities. Legal empowerment happens when marginalised people or groups use the legal systems and justice mechanisms to improve or transform their social, political or economic situations.

Similar programs would empower the aboriginal people. The Voice to parliament, enshrined in the Constitution, perhaps three or four people elected from the multitude of aboriginal communities across Australia. would be responsible for finding funds for the ongoing programs. Their objective? To fully empower the original people of our nation.