Recognition and closing the gap are lost in the Voice debate

It is also imperative to do the cost benefit analysis of the measures to be undertaken, including consequential economic liabilities on future generations of Australians as a result of treaties and compensations and reparations demanded by the head honchos of the Yes camp.

It should have been the government and the Prime Minister Anthony Albanese as its head, who are the prime custodians of taxpayers' money, to order a detailed analysis as above (and perhaps even wider) before committing to implement the Statement in full.

Sadly, the noble sentiment of recognition of Indigenous people in the Australian constitution has been contemptuously politicised, beyond repair by tying it to the establishment of the Voice.

As an Australian, who believes in the fair-go, and in an Australia which has Indigenous heritage, British foundation, and immigrant character, I passionately support recognition of Indigenous people in the Australian constitution. But I equally oppose the establishment of the Voice for its 'ills'.

Why have I been denied this choice in the Referendum?

If opinion polls are any indication, Australians, and Australian Indians - except those with some aspirations - are more likely to vote NO.

Thus, it would not be erroneous to say that on one view Prime Minister Albanese has done the Yes Camp a huge disservice, by proceeding with the referendum in the fashion he has.

Well ahead of fixing the date of voting, it would have been prudent for the Albanese government to release the details Australians are still seeking, and thereby ensuring recognition of our Indigenous people.

If the Yes camp loses on October 14, we should know who to blame.

And all those Australians genuinely wanting to recognise Indigenous people in our constitution will be internationally painted as 'racists'.